Daily Life in the Ottoman Empire (The Greenwood Press Daily Life Through History Series)

Note on pronunciation, transliteration, and spelling -- Introduction -- Chronology -- 1: Historical overview -- 2: Sultan and the palace -- 3: Governing an empire -- 4: Cities, towns, and villages: merchants, craftsmen, and peasants -- 5: Religious communities -- 6: Muslims -- 7: Islamic law and education -- 8: Sufi orders and popular culture -- 9: Courtship and marriage -- 10: Sex and family -- 11: Eating, drinking, smoking, and celebrating -- 12: Games and popular sports -- 13: Sickness, death, and dying -- Selected bibliography -- Index.;Overview: The Ottoman Empire was an Islamic imperial monarchy that existed for over 600 years. At the height of its power in the 16th and 17th centuries, it encompassed three continents and served as the core of global interactions between the east and the west. And while the Empire was defeated after World War I and dissolved in 1920, the far-reaching effects and influences of the Ottoman Empire are still clearly visible in today's world cultures. Daily Life in the Ottoman Empire allows readers to gain critical insight into the pluralistic social and cultural history of an empire that ruled a vast region extending from Budapest in Hungary to Mecca in Arabia. Each chapter presents an in-depth analysis of a particular aspect of daily life in the Ottoman Empire. Contents......Page 10 Note On Pronunciation, Transliteration, And Spelling......Page 12 Introduction......Page 14 Chronology......Page 18 1: Historical Overview......Page 26 2: Sultan And The Palace......Page 60 3: Governing An Empire......Page 82 4: Cities, Towns, And Villages: Merchants, Craftsmen, And Peasants......Page 96 5: Religious Communities......Page 136 6: Muslims......Page 158 7: Islamic Law And Education......Page 176 8: Sufi Orders And Popular Culture......Page 188 9: Courtship And Marriage......Page 208 10: Sex And Family......Page 228 11: Eating, Drinking, Smoking, And Celebrating......Page 248 12: Games And Popular Sports......Page 276 13: Sickness, Death, And Dying......Page 286 Selected Bibliography......Page 300 Index......Page 308 This book provides a general overview of the daily life in a vast empire which contained numerous ethnic, linguistic, and religious communities. The Ottoman Empire was an Islamic imperial monarchy that existed for over 600 years. At the height of its power in the 16th and 17th centuries, it encompassed three continents and served as the core of global interactions between the east and the west. And while the Empire was defeated after World War I and dissolved in 1920, the far-reaching effects and influences of the Ottoman Empire are still clearly visible in today's world cultures. Daily Life in the Ottoman Empire allows readers to gain critical insight into the pluralistic social and cultural history of an empire that ruled a vast region extending from Budapest in Hungary to Mecca in Arabia. Each chapter presents an in-depth analysis of a particular aspect of daily life in the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire was an Islamic imperial monarchy that existed for over 600 years. At the height of its power in the 16th and 17th centuries, it encompassed three continents and served as the core of global interactions between the east and the west. And while the Empire was defeated after World War I and dissolved in 1920, the far-reaching effects and influences of the Ottoman Empire are still clearly visible in today's world cultures. "Daily Life in the Ottoman Empire" allows readers to gain critical insight into the pluralistic social and cultural history of an empire that ruled a vast region extending from Budapest in Hungary to Mecca in Arabia. Each chapter presents an in-depth analysis of a particular aspect of daily life in the Ottoman Empire. - Publisher description Historical overview Sultan and the palace Governing an empire Cities, towns, and villages : merchants, craftsmen, and peasants Religious communities Muslims Islamic law and education Sufi orders and popular culture Marriage and courtship Sex and family Eating, drinking, smoking, and celebrating Games and popular sports Sickness, death, and dying. This Book Provides A General Overview Of The Daily Life In A Vast Empire Which Contained Numerous Ethnic, Linguistic, And Religious Communities. • The Extensive Bibliography Provides Rich And Diverse Sources Of Further Reading • An Index Provides Quick Reference To The Individuals And Places Mentioned In The Text