LYBYER Albert Howe, The Government of the Ottoman Empire in the Time of Suleiman the Magnificent, Havard University Press, 1913. 1st edition, in 8vo, p. x+349. One of the most important essays on history of Ottoman Empire, which reached its apogee in the 16th century under Suleiman the Magnificent. A richly detailed history based on economic, political and social issues, along with descriptions of great battles (Constantinople, Rhodes, Lepanto). It has been said that, just as Greece has her Lord Byron, so Turkey has her Lord Kinross. Strongly bound in the publishers rust colored linen. Titled in gilt on the spine and the front panel. Internally with bright and clean pages; handwritten inscription on front endpaper. Fine copy overall.