Exploring Ottoman sovereignty :: tradition, image and practice in the Ottoman imperial household, 1400-1800 /

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...

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1. Verfasser: Murphey, Rhoads, 1949-
Format: Elektronisch E-Book
Sprache:English
Veröffentlicht: London ; New York : Continuum, 2008.
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Zusammenfassung: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 the throne. Despite the wide range of character traits, dispositions and personal preferences, they led the expansion, stagnation and eventual collapse of the empire.
Beschreibung:1 online resource (xvi, 352 pages) : illustrations, maps
Bibliographie:Includes bibliographical references (pages 281-342) and index.
"Bibliography on sovereignty and systems of dynastic power": pages 317-342
ISBN:9781441141439
144114143X
9781474210119
1474210112
9781441102515
1441102515
1441120084
9781441120083

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