THE GREAT TURK._The Every-day Book and Table Book. v. 3 (of 3) Everlasting Calerdar of Popular Amusements, Sports, Pastimes, Ceremonies, Manners, Customs and Events, Incident to Each of the Three Hundred and Sixty-five Days, in past and Present Times; Forming a Complete History of the Year, Month, and Seasons, and a Perpetual Key to the Almanac

This designation of the sovereign of the Ottoman empire was not

conferred, as some have imagined, to distinguish him from his subjects.

Mahomet II. was the first Turkish emperor on whom the Christians

bestowed the title of “The Great Turk.” The distinction was not in

consequence of his noble deeds, but from the vast extent of his

territories, in comparison of those of the sultan of Iconia, or

Cappadocia, his contemporary, who was distinguished by the title of “The

Little Turk.” After the taking of Constantinople, Mahomet II. deprived

“The Little Turk” of his dominions, yet he still preserved the title of

“The Great Turk,” though the propriety of it was destroyed by the event.

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