An Essay on the Use of Travelogues as a Source of Historical Knowledge: Reading the Memoirs of a Venetian Merchant about Van City

This research involves the analysis of the notes of a Venetian merchant about the city of Van, which he visited during his journey from Aleppo to Tabriz at the beginning of the 16th century. The traveller, starting from the shore of Lake Van, reached Akdamar Island, Gevaş and finally Van and describ...

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Main Author: Ümit Katırancı
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Van Yuzuncu Yıl University 2021-04-01
Series:Yüzüncü Yıl Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Enstitüsü Dergisi
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Online Access:https://dergipark.org.tr/tr/download/article-file/1731664