Reflections on Absolute Power in the Turkish State
The Nature of Absolute Authority When I seriously consider the structure of the Turkish government, I am struck by the
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Limits of the National Museum Collection
Because of many gaps, the picture gallery of the National Museum is not very helpful for students who want to
Concubines Marriage and Family Honor in the Ottoman Empire
Concubines and Female Slaves The author explains that, according to Ottoman custom and Islamic law as he understood it, a
The Haireti Sect
Another sect, very different from the one mentioned before, is called the Haireti. The name means “amazed” or “uncertain.” The
Beliefs about the Messiah and the End of the World
The Return of the Messiah Some religious thinkers in the past discussed the idea of the Messiah and the end
Qualifications of the Emaums
The Emaums, or local parish priests, must meet certain basic requirements before they can serve in their office. First, they
Example of Policy and Deception in Old Narratives
This passage is written in very old English and describes a political idea attributed to early Islamic history, especially to
Christian Soldiers under Ottoman Rule
In regions under the control of the Ottoman Empire, Christian subjects often served in the military under their local princes,
Preventing the Growth of Old Wealth
One important rule of Ottoman political thought was to prevent the rise of old and powerful noble families. Wealth was
Changes in Import Categories
During the period between 1900 and 1904, several important changes appeared in the country’s import categories. One of the main