Inaccessible Enrenchments Halt Dutch-French Offensive
Month of Bugull 1693 reports a failed siege as Generals discover a waterlogged right flank and impassable woods left, with rocky left and three ridge lines fronting cannon. Batteries fire ten hours without effect, Army retreats. Baron Weven and Amel present memoirs. French envoy argues for Europe peace. Debate at Dyet highlights insistence on just peace and restraint.
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Weven
Amel
Dyet
Badei
Europe
Smelor
Caus
France
Reflections on Turke Advisers and Ottoman Disorder Rumors
The writer notes mixed reports from Transylvania Vienna Venice and the Imperial Army about conspiracies insurrections and discontents in Constantinople and the Ottoman Empire. He cites Paris Gazetteer claims of court changes including a possible deposition of Sultan Achmet and the setting up of Adshomet IV’s son Adeflapha, while acknowledging more sensational French enemies’ tales.
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Turkey
Transilvania
Vienna
Venice
Contantiople
Ottoman Empire
Paris Gazetteer
Pienza
Achmet
Depos
Adeflapha
Adshomet IV
France