A cultural history of the Ottomans
Subtitle: the imperial elite and its artefacts
By: Suraiya Faroqhi
Publisher: I.B. Tauris
Published: 2016
Language: eng
Number of pages: 318
ISBN-13: 9781784530969
Copyright date: 2016
Subjects: Ottoman Art; Civilization; Art; History
Description: The Ottoman Empire was more than a center of military and economic activity; it was a vivid and flourishing cultural realm. The artefacts and objects remaining from all corners of this vast empire tell us a great deal about the everyday concerns of the Ottomans. In this book, Faroqhi, a leading historian on the Ottoman Empire, has selected the most revealing, surprising and striking examples of the artefacts which illuminate the lesser-known cultural and artistic world of the Ottomans. Each image reproduced in full color is deftly linked to the latest historiography, and the social, political and economic implications of her selections are never forgotten. In Faroqhi's hands, the objects become ways to learn more about trade, gender and socio-political status. They open an enticing window onto the variety and color of everyday life; from the Sultan's court, to the peasantry and slavery. Amongst its luxuriant faiences and etchings, its sofras and carpets, "A Cultural History of the Ottomans" is essential reading for all students of the Ottoman Empire and its material culture."
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-301) and index.