Documents of Hetmans as the Source for the Research of the Ethnoconfessional Relations in Ukraine During the Second Half of the XVII Century (original) (raw)

This study explores the contributions of Katib Çelebi, an influential Ottoman geographer of the 17th century, to the field of geography, particularly his discourses on Eastern Europe. It discusses how Çelebi's work, shaped by both Turkish-Islamic and European geographical traditions, paved the way for new approaches in cartography and geography, reflecting significant developments and changes during his lifetime. The report aims to highlight the importance of his writings in understanding the socio-political and cultural dynamics of Eastern Europe.