(M)Circumcisionis not one of thefive Pointswhich makes a trueMohametan, but by Tradition brought from theArabians. TheOthomansnever perform this Ceremony, till the male Child is upwards of seven Years old. The Operator is a Surgeon. When the Child is recover’d of his Wound, he is placed on horseback, and led through the chief Streets of the Town, attended by theIman(orPriest) with Children of its own Age. Till the Child is perfectly cured, the Parents make a great Feast, inviting their Relations and Acquaintance to partake of their Mirth. Grown People, or those that turn from the Christian Religion (called Renegadoes) ride in triumph, with a Dart in their left Hand, the Point directed to their leftBreast, to signify they would sooner have it thrust thro’ their Heart, than renounce that Faiths being in the nature of Baptism with the Christians.
(M)Circumcisionis not one of thefive Pointswhich makes a trueMohametan, but by Tradition brought from theArabians. TheOthomansnever perform this Ceremony, till the male Child is upwards of seven Years old. The Operator is a Surgeon. When the Child is recover’d of his Wound, he is placed on horseback, and led through the chief Streets of the Town, attended by theIman(orPriest) with Children of its own Age. Till the Child is perfectly cured, the Parents make a great Feast, inviting their Relations and Acquaintance to partake of their Mirth. Grown People, or those that turn from the Christian Religion (called Renegadoes) ride in triumph, with a Dart in their left Hand, the Point directed to their leftBreast, to signify they would sooner have it thrust thro’ their Heart, than renounce that Faiths being in the nature of Baptism with the Christians.
(N)Circassiais a Province that extends from theBosphorusto theEasternShore of theEuxine Sea, famous for its beautiful Women; and theSeragliois generally filled with them for the service of the Emperor.
(N)Circassiais a Province that extends from theBosphorusto theEasternShore of theEuxine Sea, famous for its beautiful Women; and theSeragliois generally filled with them for the service of the Emperor.
(O)TheSeragliois theEmperor’s Palace, with large Gardens bordering on theBosphorus, the Sea that partsConstantinopleinEurope, andScutariinAsia. There the Emperor’s Women are kept, each in favour having their particular Apartments, being generally attended byblack Eunuchs, and those of the most deformed sort. The young Slaves are also brought up here in a large Apartment, near the Gate of theSeraglioand though the Sons of Slaves often rise to the highest Posts in the Empire; for inTurkeyBirth is seldom regarded, but the greatest Merit rises to the highest Post, contrary to the Rules of other Nations, whereBribesandFavourpromote the Worthless. At the age of twelve they are taken from theSeraglio, and employ’d in Business according to their Capacity.
(O)TheSeragliois theEmperor’s Palace, with large Gardens bordering on theBosphorus, the Sea that partsConstantinopleinEurope, andScutariinAsia. There the Emperor’s Women are kept, each in favour having their particular Apartments, being generally attended byblack Eunuchs, and those of the most deformed sort. The young Slaves are also brought up here in a large Apartment, near the Gate of theSeraglioand though the Sons of Slaves often rise to the highest Posts in the Empire; for inTurkeyBirth is seldom regarded, but the greatest Merit rises to the highest Post, contrary to the Rules of other Nations, whereBribesandFavourpromote the Worthless. At the age of twelve they are taken from theSeraglio, and employ’d in Business according to their Capacity.
(P)Guntz, a small Town, situate upon a River of the same name inLower Hungary.
(P)Guntz, a small Town, situate upon a River of the same name inLower Hungary.
(Q)Gratz, the Capital City ofStiria; it stands upon the RiverMure, twenty Miles fromViennato the South.
(Q)Gratz, the Capital City ofStiria; it stands upon the RiverMure, twenty Miles fromViennato the South.
(R)Tunis, theCapitalof a Country of the same name, is a large City, five Miles in circumference. It a noble Port on the Coast ofBarbary, upon theMediterranean, about eight Leagues from oldCarthage, the Birth-place of the famousHannibal. This City has had more Revolutions and Masters than any City in the Universe: but since 1570 it has remain’d in the possession of Kings of their own, till the Line was extinct; and is now govern’d by a Bey as a Commonwealth, under the Protection of theTurk.
(R)Tunis, theCapitalof a Country of the same name, is a large City, five Miles in circumference. It a noble Port on the Coast ofBarbary, upon theMediterranean, about eight Leagues from oldCarthage, the Birth-place of the famousHannibal. This City has had more Revolutions and Masters than any City in the Universe: but since 1570 it has remain’d in the possession of Kings of their own, till the Line was extinct; and is now govern’d by a Bey as a Commonwealth, under the Protection of theTurk.
(S)Nice, the Capital ofBythinia, (the oldAntigonia.) This City is remarkable for that famousCouncilheld againstArianism, relating to the time of celebratingEasteramong the Christians, with some Points of Church-Discipline, in the Imperial Palace ofConstantinetheGreat, in the Year 325 of Christianity. There was another design’d in the Year 359, but prevented by a sudden Earthquake, which destroy’d a great part of the City. There was another Council assembled in the Year 787, made up of three hundred and fifty Bishops.Nicewas taken byGodfreyofBoloignein his way toJerusalemin order to commence the Holy War, that cost so many thousand Lives, and drain’d the Purses of almost allEurope.
(S)Nice, the Capital ofBythinia, (the oldAntigonia.) This City is remarkable for that famousCouncilheld againstArianism, relating to the time of celebratingEasteramong the Christians, with some Points of Church-Discipline, in the Imperial Palace ofConstantinetheGreat, in the Year 325 of Christianity. There was another design’d in the Year 359, but prevented by a sudden Earthquake, which destroy’d a great part of the City. There was another Council assembled in the Year 787, made up of three hundred and fifty Bishops.Nicewas taken byGodfreyofBoloignein his way toJerusalemin order to commence the Holy War, that cost so many thousand Lives, and drain’d the Purses of almost allEurope.
(T)Tauris(the oldEcbatana) the second City in theKingdomofPersia, situated about thirty Miles from theCaspian Sea. In 849 it was deftroy’d by an Earthquake, very frequent in those mountainous Countries. It underwent several Revolutions between theTurksandPersians, but now it remains in the hands of the famousKouli Kan.
(T)Tauris(the oldEcbatana) the second City in theKingdomofPersia, situated about thirty Miles from theCaspian Sea. In 849 it was deftroy’d by an Earthquake, very frequent in those mountainous Countries. It underwent several Revolutions between theTurksandPersians, but now it remains in the hands of the famousKouli Kan.
(U)Babylon(orBagdatby theTurksandPersians) is a City celebrated insacredandprofane History. It is built upon the Banks of the famous RiverEuphrates, that had its spring fromParadiseitself. It is said the Builder wasNimrod, the Grandchild ofNoah. The Walls were formerly forty-eight Miles in compass, and so broad that two Chariots might pass each other.Alexanderin one of his Victories made this Conquest, and in this City, Death put a slop to all his Glories, and from seeking to be Master of the World, he only found a Grave.Grand Cairoin Egypt is founded on anotherBabylon; from whence St.Peterwrote his firstEpistle. This City is built upon the Banks of the famous RiverNile, whose overflowings inriches the Earth without Tillage.
(U)Babylon(orBagdatby theTurksandPersians) is a City celebrated insacredandprofane History. It is built upon the Banks of the famous RiverEuphrates, that had its spring fromParadiseitself. It is said the Builder wasNimrod, the Grandchild ofNoah. The Walls were formerly forty-eight Miles in compass, and so broad that two Chariots might pass each other.Alexanderin one of his Victories made this Conquest, and in this City, Death put a slop to all his Glories, and from seeking to be Master of the World, he only found a Grave.Grand Cairoin Egypt is founded on anotherBabylon; from whence St.Peterwrote his firstEpistle. This City is built upon the Banks of the famous RiverNile, whose overflowings inriches the Earth without Tillage.
(W)Sultana Queen. TheTurkish Emperorshave avoided Marriage, fearing any Change of Government might bring theirQueensto Infamy and Disgrace; ever sinceTamerlanetookBajazet’s WifeArpasiaPrisoner, and the more to insultBajazet, forcedArpasiato wait naked at his Table.
(W)Sultana Queen. TheTurkish Emperorshave avoided Marriage, fearing any Change of Government might bring theirQueensto Infamy and Disgrace; ever sinceTamerlanetookBajazet’s WifeArpasiaPrisoner, and the more to insultBajazet, forcedArpasiato wait naked at his Table.
(X)Caramania, a Province inLesser Asia, over-against theIslandofCyprus. It formerly hadPrincesof its own, but it has been many Ages subject to theTurks. It includes the ancient Provinces ofCilicia,Pamphylia, and part ofCaria.
(X)Caramania, a Province inLesser Asia, over-against theIslandofCyprus. It formerly hadPrincesof its own, but it has been many Ages subject to theTurks. It includes the ancient Provinces ofCilicia,Pamphylia, and part ofCaria.
(Y)Aleppo, aCityofSyria, built upon the RiverMarsya, which falls into theEuphrates, is a very large Town, six miles in compass, the greatest Place for Trade in allAsia. TheEnglish,French,Dutch, andVenetians, have consuls always residing there.
(Y)Aleppo, aCityofSyria, built upon the RiverMarsya, which falls into theEuphrates, is a very large Town, six miles in compass, the greatest Place for Trade in allAsia. TheEnglish,French,Dutch, andVenetians, have consuls always residing there.
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