The first study exploring the lives of female slaves of the Ottoman imperial court, drawing from hitherto unexplored primary sources
Inhaltsverzeichnis
Introduction; 1. The Imperial Harem and Its Residents; 2. Departure from the Imperial Palace and Changing Relationships with the Imperial Court; 3. Marriage Patterns; 4. Residential Districts and Relations with Society; 5. Material World: Fortunes and Possessions; 6. Charitable Activities: Architectural Patronage and Endowments.