{"product_id":"the-ottoman-empire-1300-1650-the-structure-of-power-paperback","title":"The Ottoman Empire, 1300-1650: The Structure of Power - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eColin Imber\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis highly-praised and authoritative account surveys the history of the Ottoman Empire from its obscure origins in the 14th century, through its rise to world-power status in the 16th century, to the troubled times of the 17th century. Going beyond a simple narrative of Ottoman achievements and key events, Colin Imber uses original sources and research, as well as the rapidly growing body of modern scholarship on the subject, to show how the Sultans governed their realms and the limits on their authority. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA helpful chronological introduction provides the context, while separate chapters deal with the inner politics of the dynasty, the court and central government, the provinces, the law courts and legal system, and the army and fleet. Revised, updated and expanded, this new edition now also features a separate chapter on the Arab provinces and incorporates the most recent developments in the field throughout. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eNew to this Edition: \u003cbr\u003e- An increased focus on religion, and on non-Muslim communities\u003cbr\u003e- More on the provinces and culture\u003cbr\u003e- An expanded taxation chapter, with more on charitable trusts, trade and the economy\u003cbr\u003e- Updated references throughout\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis highly-praised and authoritative account surveys the history of the Ottoman Empire from its obscure origins in the fourteenth century, through its rise to world-power status in the sixteenth century, to the troubled times of the seventeenth century. Going beyond a simple narrative of Ottoman achievements and key events, Colin Imber uses original sources and research, as well as the rapidly growing body of modern scholarship on the subject, to show how the Sultans governed their realms and the limits on their authority. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eA helpful chronological introduction provides the context, while separate chapters deal with the inner politics of the dynasty, the court and central government, the provinces, the law courts and legal system, and the army and fleet. Revised, updated and expanded, this new edition now also features a chapter on taxation and incorporates the most recent developments in the field throughout. \u003cbr\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCOLIN IMBER was Reader in Turkish at the University of Manchester, UK until his recent retirement.\u003cbr\u003eCOLIN IMBER was Reader in Turkish at the University of Manchester, UK until his recent retirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 400\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.3 x 9.6 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e February 09, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42121852190855,"sku":"9781352004137","price":73.71,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0601\/2623\/2711\/files\/4afe1f675ffe5c14dcd7253d9842a0a0.webp?v=1732556364","url":"https:\/\/booksby.splitshops.com\/products\/the-ottoman-empire-1300-1650-the-structure-of-power-paperback","provider":"Books by splitShops","version":"1.0","type":"link"}