This authoritative and acclaimed edition provides an overview of the history of the Ottoman Empire, from its modest origins in the 14th century to its rise as a world power in the 16th century and the difficult periods in the 17th century.
Colin Imber combines original sources with recent scholarly research to show how the sultans governed their empire and what limits their power had. The content is clearly divided into chapters on:
- The domestic politics of the dynasty
- The court and central government
- The provinces
- Courts and legal system
- Army and navy
- Arab provinces (new chapter)
The revised and expanded edition also includes:
- More attention to religion and non-Muslim communities
- Extensive information on provinces and culture
- An extensive chapter on taxation, with attention to charitable institutions, trade and economy
- Updated bibliography and references
Suitable for education, work and self-study. Language level and language are not specifically mentioned, but the material is intended for a broad audience interested in history.
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