1. Add MS 8641
- Reference (shelfmark):
- Add MS 8641
- Title:
- CHRONICLE OF THE WAR OF CANDIA IN THE YEARS 1644-1651; 2nd half of 17th cent. Italian. Copy. Imperfect. Anonymous detailed description of Venetian military tactics and actions in the war of Candia against the Turks in 1644-1651, during the dogadi of Francesco Erizzo (1631-1646) and Francesco da Molin (1646-1655) and the reigns of Sultan Ibrahim (r. 1640-1648) and his successor Mehmet IV (1648-1692). Inc. (f. 1) '1. Chi troppo scherza con l'Avaritia', expl. (f. 199) 'et ivi si unì col Capitan...
- Scope & Content:
- Bindings: Full vellum on pasteboards with decorated paper pastedowns and flyleaves: late 17th-early 18th cent. Bookplates and Book-stamps: 5th Earl of Guilford (L/21/A): bef. 1828. Military Tactics: War: Venice: Chronicles: Mohammad IV; Sultan of Turkey: Ibrahim; Sultan of Turkey: Greece: Isla...
- Collection Area:
- Western Manuscripts
- Languages:
- English and Italian
- Date Range:
- 2nd half of the 17th century
- Extent:
- 1 item