Twelve Months with the Bashi-Bazouks (1857)

""Twelve Months With The Bashi-Bazouks"" is a memoir written by Edward Money, a British officer who served in the Ottoman Empire during the Crimean War. The book chronicles his experiences as a member of the Bashi-Bazouks, irregular troops employed by the Ottoman Empire. Money provides an in-depth look at the daily life, customs, and beliefs of the Bashi-Bazouks, as well as their role in the war. He also offers insight into the political and social climate of the Ottoman Empire during this time. The book is a fascinating firsthand account of a little-known aspect of the Crimean War and provides a unique perspective on the history of the Ottoman Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.