Marriage Religion and Foreign Women in the Ottoman Empire
Eunuchs and Marriage In this passage, the author describes a subject that he considered unusual: the marriage of eunuchs. A […]
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The Daily Life and Practices of the Dervishes
Their Religious Promises The dervishes professed lives of poverty, chastity, and obedience, much like the Capuchin friars and other Christian
The Tyadl Beliefs About Sin and Punishment
In early Islamic thought, the Tyadl were a sect with strict views about sin, punishment, and divine justice. They opposed
Who the Emirs Are
The Emirs, also called the descendants of the Prophet, are counted among the religious people in their society. They are
The Custom of Seeking Legal Approval for War
This passage is written in old English and expresses the opinion of a historical writer about war, law, and political
The Importance of Diplomacy
No nation in the world, however different or “barbarous” it might seem, ever ignored the role of ambassadors. Diplomacy has
Avoiding Hereditary Power
Hereditary succession and long continuance in office were carefully avoided not only among the Turks but also in other great
Plans to Change the Government
Several times, the Ottoman authorities considered changing the system of government in these three provinces. There were discussions about placing
The Limits and Extent of the Prime Vizier’s Power
The Prime Vizier held authority almost as wide as that of the Sultan who granted it to him. In most
Promotion as Offices Become Vacant
As offices within the Ottoman Empire became vacant, replacements were chosen in an orderly manner. These appointments were usually made