Population Government and Rural Life in the Ottoman Empire
Challenges Across a Vast Empire The Ottoman Empire was one of the largest and most influential empires in history, stretching […]
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Marriage and Divorce in the Ottoman Empire
Marriage as a Legal Contract In this passage, the author continues his description of marriage and divorce among the Ottoman
The Religious Order of the Ebrbuharee
The religious order known as the Ebrbuharee was founded by a holy man named Ebrbuhar, from whom the order received
Ancient and Modern Sects Among Muslims
Among the followers of Islam, especially in Arabian regions, there are many ancient sects. Over time, these groups have given
The Conquest of Constantinople and the Sultan’s Devotion
It is reported by the Turks that Constantinople was captured on a Wednesday. On the following Friday, which they consider
Appearance of Friendship Toward Christianity
In this way, the early followers of Islam seemed to create a kind of agreement with Christianity. They showed themselves
The Successor of the Venetian Ambassador
The successor to the Venetian ambassador was Count Cestit, a man known for his generosity and love of luxury. However,
Popular Forms of Government in the Islamic World
It is not far from our subject to speak about two forms of government that were almost completely popular in
The Sale of the Principality
The additional charges placed upon Wallachia, when the principality was sold every three years, were no less than those required
War as a Means of Survival for a Vizier
According to Ottoman political thought, the only likely way for a weak or unstable Prime Vizier to protect himself was