An Economic and Social History of the Ottoman Empire

A major contribution to Ottoman history, now published in paperback in two volumes.

Suraiya Faroqhi (Author), Bruce McGowan (Author), Donald Quataert (Author), Sevket Pamuk (Author)

9780521574556, Cambridge University Press

Paperback, published 28 April 1997

648 pages, 14 b/w illus. 13 maps 1 table
22.8 x 15.3 x 3.6 cm, 0.933 kg

This major contribution to Ottoman history is now published in paperback in two volumes: the original single hardback volume (1994) has been widely acclaimed as a landmark in the study of one of the most enduring and influential empires of modern times. The authors provide a richly detailed account of the social and economic history of the Ottoman region, from the origins of the Empire around 1300 to the eve of its destruction during World War One. The breadth of range and the fullness of coverage make these two volumes essential for an understanding of contemporary developments in both the Middle East and the post-Soviet Balkan world. The text of volume one is by Halil Inalcik, covering the period 1300–1600. The second volume, written by Suraiya Faroqhi, Bruce McGowan, Donald Quataert and Sevket Pamuk, continues the story to 1914. Each volume examines developments in population, trade, transport, manufacturing, land tenure and the economy, and extensive apparatus and bibliographic information is provided for students and others wishing to pursue the subject in more detail. Both volumes will be fundamental to any future discussion of any aspect of Ottoman history.

List of Maps
List of Figures
List of Tables
Genealogy of the Ottoman dynasty
Chronology of Ottoman history, 1260–1923
Preface
List of abbreviations
General Introduction Halil Inalcik and Donald Quataert
Part II. Crisis and Change, 1590–1699 Suraiya Faroqhi
Part III. The Age of the Ayans, 1699–1812 Bruce McGowan
Part IV. The Age of Reforms, 1812–1914 Donald Quataert
Part V. Money in the Ottoman Empire, 1326–1914 Sevket Pamuk
Glossary Halil Inalcik
Index.

Subject Areas: Modern history to 20th century: c 1700 to c 1900 [HBLL], Asian history [HBJF]