{"title":"Osman of Timisoara","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the captivating world of Osman of Timisoara, an intriguing author whose works delve deep into the rich tapestries of history and military. Renowned for painting vivid pictures of bygone eras, Osman's narratives whisk readers away on unforgettable journeys through time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of his standout works, \u003cem\u003ePrisoner of the Infidels\u003c\/em\u003e, plunges you into the heart of historical conflicts, offering a unique perspective on events that have shaped our world. His storytelling is both educational and engrossing, making complex historical themes accessible and engaging for all readers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOsman's books are perfect for anyone with a thirst for knowledge and a passion for history, bringing the past to life with meticulous detail and rich characterisation. Whether you're a history buff or a newcomer to the genre, this collection promises to enlighten and entertain in equal measure. Dive into Osman's world and experience history like never before.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"prisoner-of-the-infidels-by-osman-of-timisoara-9780520383395","title":"Prisoner of the Infidels","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eVictor Hugo meets \u003ci\u003ePapillon\u003c\/i\u003e in this effervescent memoir of war, slavery, and self-discovery, told with aplomb and humour in its first English translation.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA pioneering work of Ottoman Turkish literature, \u003ci\u003ePrisoner of the Infidels\u003c\/i\u003e brings the seventeenth-century memoir of Osman Agha of Timişoara—slave, adventurer, and diplomat—into English for the first time. The sweeping story of Osman's life begins upon his capture and subsequent enslavement during the Ottoman–Habsburg Wars. Adrift in a landscape far from his home and traded from one master to another, Osman tells a tale of indignation and betrayal but also of wonder and resilience, punctuated with queer trysts, back-alley knife fights, and elaborate ruses to regain his freedom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThroughout his adventures, Osman is forced to come to terms with his personhood and sense of belonging: What does it mean to be alone in a foreign realm and treated as subhuman chattel, yet surrounded by those who see him as an object of exotic desire or even genuine affection? Through his eyes, we are treated to an intimate view of seventeenth-century Europe from the singular perspective of an insider\/outsider, who by the end of his account can no longer reckon the boundary between Islam and Christendom, between the land of his capture and the land of his birth, or even between slavery and redemption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46833435771116,"sku":"9780520383395","price":35.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/7054283482373.jpg?v=1758458175"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/osman-of-timisoara.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}