Multiethnic empire with the monarchs from the Ottoman dynasty (1299–1922)

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Physicians, representing the Holy League against the Turks, gather around the sick sultan; representing the Peace of Karlowitz. Etching by G.M. Mitelli, ca. 1700.

A Christian man being shaved while a Turk sharpens his scimitar on a whetstone behind, surrounded by representations of virtues and proverbs; representing the exposure of Europe to a Turkish invader. Engraving.

A Christian man being shaved while a Turk sharpens his scimitar on a whetstone behind; representing the exposure of Europe to a Turkish invader. Engraving.

[Wellcome MS Turkish Ottoman 25].

[Wellcome MS Turkish Ottoman 7].

[Wellcome MS Turkish Ottoman 34].

[Wellcome MS Turkish Ottoman 26].

[Wellcome MS Turkish Ottoman 35].

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Ottoman Empire

Images about Ottoman Empire

Works

[Wellcome MS Turkish Ottoman 25].

[Wellcome MS Turkish Ottoman 7].

[Wellcome MS Turkish Ottoman 34].

[Wellcome MS Turkish Ottoman 26].

[Wellcome MS Turkish Ottoman 35].

Ottoman Empire

Images about Ottoman Empire

Works

[Wellcome MS Turkish Ottoman 25].

[Wellcome MS Turkish Ottoman 7].

[Wellcome MS Turkish Ottoman 34].

[Wellcome MS Turkish Ottoman 26].

[Wellcome MS Turkish Ottoman 35].

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