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Ottoman historical documents
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- Book Synopsis
- This collection of translated primary sources for Ottoman history shows how the major institutions of Ottoman government developed and functioned. Each chapter covers a key topic: Legitimation and Titulature; Princes; Recruitment into the Sultan's service; the Vizierate and the Divan; the Religio-Legal Institution; Ḳanunnames (sultanic legislation); Taxation and Finance; Waqfs (endowments); and Treaties and Foreign Relations. Chapters include a brief introduction to provide context for the documents, annotations and a glossary explaining technical terminology and problems of interpretation.
- About The Author
- V. L. Ménage (1920-2015) was Professor of Turkish at SOAS, London.
- Product Details
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- ISBN
- 9781474479363
- Format
- Hardback
- Publisher
- Edinburgh University Press, (13 January 2021)
- Weight
- 560 grams
- Language
- English
- Dimensions
- 244 x 170 x 20 mm
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