Ottoman High Politics and the Ulema Household [electronic resource] /
Nizri, Michael.author.
In the 17th century, the elite household (kap?) became the focal point of Ottoman elite politics and socialization. It was a cultural melting pot, bringing together individuals of varied backgrounds through empire-wide patronage networks. This book investigates the layers of kap? power, through the example of ?eyhülislam Feyzullah Efendielite.
Description based upon print version of record.
Cover; Contents; List of Figures and Tables; Acknowledgments; List of Abbreviations; A Note on Transliteration; Introduction; 1 The Life of Feyzullah Efendi: A Typical Rocky Career Path of an Alim; 2 The Formation and Consolidation of the Kapi (grandee household); 3 The Rise of the Household to Hegemonic Status; 4 Household Property, Sources of Income, and Economic Activity; 5 The Contribution of Waqfs to the Preservation of the Power and Wealth of Households; Epilogue; Glossary; Appendix; Bibliography; Index
Includes bibliographical references and index.
In the 17th century, the elite household (kap?) became the focal point of Ottoman elite politics and socialization. It was a cultural melting pot, bringing together individuals of varied backgrounds through empire-wide patronage networks. This book investigates the layers of kap? power, through the example of ?eyhülislam Feyzullah Efendielite.
Feyzullah Efendi, 1639-1703.
Civilization-History.
Middle East-History.
Social history.
History, Modern.
Europe-History-1492-.
Cultural History.
History of the Middle East.
Social History.
Modern History.
History of Early Modern Europe.