Ottoman Empire Classical Era 1300-1600

The story of the Ottoman Empire, which transformed from a border principality into the most powerful state in the world... A giant work that made the late Halil İnalcık known in international academic circles, was translated into many languages and is considered the main source in its field...

In this work, İnalcık, who introduced the term Classical Age to history literature, deals with the political developments, state administration and economic organizations of the Ottoman Empire between 1300 and 1600, and looks at the issue especially through institutions.

The first part of the book, which begins with the subject of periodization of Ottoman history, which is still under discussion, deals with the origins of the Ottoman Empire, the adventure of transition from border principality to empire, the Interregnum Period and its subsequent recovery, the strengthening of the empire into a world power, and the issues of decline. In the second part, especially the state administration of the Ottoman Empire is analyzed; The birth of the dynasty, accession to the throne (culus), the concept of state and class system, law, palace, central government, state government and the timar system, which is the subject that İnalcık Hodja focuses on the most, are examined.

The third chapter focuses on economic and social life in the Ottoman Empire and topics such as international trade, Ottoman cities, transportation network, urban population, guilds and merchants are explained. In the fourth chapter, the religious life of the people of the empire, their cultural environment, madrasahs, ulama, scientific studies, bigotry, folk culture and sects are summarized. In the last part of the book, there are appendices such as Ottoman dynasty genealogy , Ottoman history chronology, dictionary, weights and measures, which will make the work of history enthusiasts easier and enrich their future reading.

Ottoman Empire Classical Age (1300-1600) is an indispensable masterpiece for anyone interested in Ottoman history…

(From the Promotional Bulletin)

Dough Type: 2nd Dough

Size: 13.5 x 21

First Print Year: 2019

Number of Printings: 1st Edition