Dr Rhoads Murphey: 1 book
Exploring Ottoman Sovereignty
Tradition, Image and Practice in the Ottoman Imperial Household, 1400-1800
Language: English
Release Date: October 20, 2011
Is it possible to identify the 'essence' of Ottoman kingship? And if so, what were the core motivating principles that governed the dynasty over its 600 year lifespan and how continuous and consistent were they? Following the death of the dynasty's eponymous founder Osman in 1324, 35 successors held...
