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Dreams of the Orient

Authors :
Hofstadter, Dan
Marshall, Anthony
Source :
Conde Nast Traveler. Feb, 1997, Vol. 32 Issue 2, p138, 9 p.
Publication Year :
1997

Abstract

Sultan Abdulhamid II's Yildiz Palace and Park in Turkey speaks of extravagance and spoilage. The palace was built by Abdulhamid, reputedly the last Muslim ruler to have a grand harem on European soil, to house his 300 mistresses.

Details

ISSN :
08939683
Volume :
32
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Conde Nast Traveler
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
edsgcl.19469471