Slavery in the Ottoman Empire and its Demise 1800-1909
| Author | : Y. Erdem |
| Publisher | : Springer |
| Total Pages | : 252 |
| Release | : 1996-11-20 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780230372979 |
| ISBN-13 | : 023037297X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (97X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Slavery in the Ottoman Empire and its Demise 1800-1909 by : Y. Erdem
Download or read book Slavery in the Ottoman Empire and its Demise 1800-1909 written by Y. Erdem and published by Springer. This book was released on 1996-11-20 with total page 252 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This study bridges the gap that exists between studies dedicated to the history of slavery in the Western and Islamic worlds. It sets itself the goal of understanding how slavery persisted and then met its end in the Ottoman Empire. It concentrates on the period between 1800-1909 and examines the policies of the Ottoman state regarding slavery both before and after the reform period known as the Tanzimat. It also looks at the British involvement in the issue.