Lot 06318

Folio, 35x23cm, pp.4. (The Ottoman empire in the eve of the Greek Revolution). News from Constantinople: The troubles In Diabekir, in Anatolia seem to reach an end, but new troubles have started in Halep. The whole area has revolted against the local governor, the ex Grand Vezir who had suppresses the former Serbian rebellion. The government Palace is occupied by the revolted people and all inside killed. Forces loyal to the Sultan try to reoccupy the city. In Algeria, the Bey continues his piracy operations, ignoring the British warnings. In Tripoli, the piracy stopped and the local authorities seem to respect the commercial fleets. Plague ravages, not as heavy as 1812, but hospitals are full and 9 of 10 affected will finally die. Chaotic situation with the local revolts (as Ali Pasha later that year in Yannena), and piracy. Several other news.