The Ottoman Empire, 1300-1650: The Structure of Power

(Paperback, 3rd edition)

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This 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. A 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. New to this Edition: - An increased focus on religion, and on non-Muslim communities - More on the provinces and culture - An expanded taxation chapter, with more on charitable trusts, trade and the economy - Updated references throughout

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Fills a unique niche in Ottoman studies as a source-based study of the evolution of Ottoman institutions across time. Wide-ranging and accessible, this enlarged third edition is an essential resource for specialist and non-specialist alike. * Dimitri J. Kastritsis, University of St Andrews, UK *
Thorough updates and a new chapter on the Arab provinces make this masterful study a must read for specialists and students of the empire, and an excellent choice for courses on the Middle East and the Islamic World. * Gbor goston, Georgetown University, USA *
Colin Imbers book is an excellent source for understanding the Ottoman Empire. * Louis Gerber, Cosmopolis *
Colin Imbers book is an excellent source for understanding the Ottoman Empire. * Cosmopolis, cosmopolis.ch *

Author Bio

COLIN IMBER was Reader in Turkish at the University of Manchester, UK until his recent retirement.