The Ottoman Turks: An Introductory History to 1923Longman, 1997 - 406 pages This is an introductory survey of Ottoman history from earliest times to the end of the Empire, written for both students and non-specialists. Although it offers a broad account of events, it is not primarily a political narrative of the Ottoman territories; rather, it investigates the world of the Ottoman Turks themselves, exploring their political, social and economic systems, and examining the lives and customs of ordinary people, as well as of the ruling classes. |
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Page 91
... Political power in Süleyman's Empire Süleyman's reign saw the complete triumph of the devşirme . The Turkish notables retired from political life at the centre , although many retained considerable power in the provinces . It became an ...
... Political power in Süleyman's Empire Süleyman's reign saw the complete triumph of the devşirme . The Turkish notables retired from political life at the centre , although many retained considerable power in the provinces . It became an ...
Page 162
... political favours , and a keen knowledge of the shifting sands of politics were necessary to personal success . The Ottoman system had one very good side . It did ensure that those who rose to high office were extremely intelligent ...
... political favours , and a keen knowledge of the shifting sands of politics were necessary to personal success . The Ottoman system had one very good side . It did ensure that those who rose to high office were extremely intelligent ...
Page 317
... political life in 1908. Most of the population took no part in the organization of the political forces that vied for control . These included the sultan , who by nature of respect for his office was a political force , and two main ...
... political life in 1908. Most of the population took no part in the organization of the political forces that vied for control . These included the sultan , who by nature of respect for his office was a political force , and two main ...
Contents
Origins of the Turks to 1281 | 1 |
The First Ottomans 12811446 | 33 |
The Ottoman Classical Age 14461566 | 65 |
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