Book of the knowledge of all the kingdoms, lands, and lordships that are in the world (1912)
Jiménez de la Espada, Marcos, 1831-1898, Markham, Clements R. (Clements Robert), Sir, 1830-1916, Spanish Franciscan · London, Printed for the Hakluyt Society · leaf 103
82 CONSTANTINOPLE (N> … 83 WIDDIN (8) PERSIA 53 the capital of the empire of the Persians. It is one of thegrandest cities in the world, well supplied, rich, and in agood climate. For this reason the Persians are wise andwell versed in all the sciences. They have learned menwith a profound knowledge of the stars. The…
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