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The Ottoman Empire and the World Around It by Suraiya Faroqhi (Trade PB 2004).
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Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9781845111229
- Book Title
- Ottoman Empire and the World Around It
- Book Series
- Library of Ottoman Studies
- Publisher
- I. B. Tauris & Company, The Limited
- Item Length
- 10.9 in
- Publication Year
- 2005
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 0.9 in
- Genre
- Political Science, History
- Topic
- Middle East / Turkey & Ottoman Empire, International Relations / General, Middle East / General
- Item Weight
- 14.6 Oz
- Item Width
- 6.3 in
- Number of Pages
- 304 Pages
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
I. B. Tauris & Company, The Limited
ISBN-10
1845111222
ISBN-13
9781845111229
eBay Product ID (ePID)
50485396
Product Key Features
Book Title
Ottoman Empire and the World Around It
Number of Pages
304 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Middle East / Turkey & Ottoman Empire, International Relations / General, Middle East / General
Publication Year
2005
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Political Science, History
Book Series
Library of Ottoman Studies
Format
Trade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height
0.9 in
Item Weight
14.6 Oz
Item Length
10.9 in
Item Width
6.3 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
TitleLeading
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Reviews
.,."the leading lasy in the domain of Ottoman historical studies today...all experienced academic teachers of history will do well by buying this book and putting it on their reference shelves." --"Bibliotheca Orientals" , "...the leading lasy in the domain of Ottoman historical studies today...all experienced academic teachers of history will do well by buying this book and putting it on their reference shelves." -- Bibliotheca Orientals, "...the leading lasy in the domain of Ottoman historical studies today...all experienced academic teachers of history will do well by buying this book and putting it on their reference shelves." --Bibliotheca Orientals , "...the leading lasy in the domain of Ottoman historical studies today...all experienced academic teachers of history will do well by buying this book and putting it on their reference shelves." -- Bibliotheca Orientals , ., ."the leading lasy in the domain of Ottoman historical studies today...all experienced academic teachers of history will do well by buying this book and putting it on their reference shelves." --"Bibliotheca Orientals"
Dewey Edition
22
Dewey Decimal
956.015
Table Of Content
Introduction * On sovereignty and subjects: expanding and safeguarding the Empire * On the margins of empire: clients and dependents * The strengths and weaknesses of Ottoman warfare * Of prisoners, slaves and the charity of strangers * Trade and foreigners * Relating to pilgrims and offering mediation * . Sources of Ottoman information concerning the 'outside world' * Conclusion
Synopsis
In Islamic law the world was made up of the House of Islam and the House of War with the Ottoman Sultan--the perceived successor to the Caliphs--supreme ruler of the Islamic world. However, Suraiya Faroqhi demonstrates that there was no iron curtain between the Ottoman and other worlds but rather a long-established network of diplomatic, financial, cultural and religious connections. These extended to the empires of Asia and the modern states of Europe. Faroqhi's book is based on a huge study of original and early modern sources, including diplomatic records, travel and geographical writing, as well as personal accounts., The first paperback edition, in line with latest historiography - "Ottoman Empire" is a major and advanced early modern power, this book is based on a huge study of original sources and personal accounts. The author leading historian of early modern Ottoman Empire in all aspects - political, economic, diplomatic and cultural. In Islamic law the world was made up of the House of Islam and the House of War with the Ottoman Sultan - the perceived successor to the Caliphs - supreme ruler of the Islamic world. However, Suraiya Faroqhi demonstrates that there was no iron curtain between the Ottoman and other worlds but rather a long-established network of diplomatic, financial, cultural and religious connections. These extended to the empires of Asia and the modern states of Europe. Faroqhi's book is based on a huge study of original and early modern sources, including diplomatic records, travel and geographical writing, as well as personal accounts. Its breadth and originality will make it essential reading for historians of Europe and the Middle East.
LC Classification Number
DR486
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