Ménage, V. L.

Ottoman historical documents : the institutions of an empire / V.L. Ménage ; edited with additions by Colin Imber. - xix, 207 pages, 16 pages of plates : illustrations (black and white, and colour) ; 25 cm

Includes bibliographical references (pages 184-195) and index.

"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 Dīvān; the Religio-Legal Institution; Ḳānūnnāmes (sultanic legislation); Taxation and Finance; Waqfs (endowments); and Treaties and Foreign Relations."--


English text translated from the Ottoman Turkish, Modern Greek, Arabic, Persian, Latin and Italian.

9781474479363 1474479367 9781474479370 1474479375


1288-1918


Turkey--History--Ottoman Empire, 1288-1918--Sources.
Turkey


History
Sources

DR485 / .M46 2021

956.1015