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Book SynopsisSuraiya Faroqhi is Professor Emerita at Ibn Haldun University, Turkey. She has previously held positions at Istanbul Bilgi, Turkey, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Germany and the Middle East Technical University. A leading expert on the social history of the Ottoman Empire, her books include
Subjects of the Sultan (I.B.Tauris, 2000),
The Ottoman Empire and the World Around It (I.B.Tauris, 2003),
Artisans of Empire (I.B.Tauris, 2009) and
The Ottoman and Mughal Empires (I.B.Tauris, 2019).
Trade ReviewA remarkable book that masterfully traces the changes in the
condition féminine during the early modern and modern periods. With a tremendous command of primary sources and the secondary literature, Faroqhi covers all the themes in the field by providing a fascinating panorama of the history of Ottoman women through the perspective of women’s agency. * Betül Ipsirli Argit, Marmara University, Turkey *
Women in the Ottoman Empire is a unique product of Suraiya Faroqhi’s decades of experience. On the one hand, it provides a striking overview of the body of Ottoman/Middle Eastern women’s studies, and on the other, it enriches the field with a touch that embraces the cultural, religious, social, and ethnic diversity of the empire. The book is an ideal introduction for newcomers to the field and a source of pride for experienced researchers, reflecting the existing scholarship. * Yahya Araz, Dokuz Eylül University, Turkey *
Table of ContentsList of Figures Acknowledgements A note on spelling and transliteration Introduction Prologue: A conspectus of Ottoman history 1. Ottoman women, Ottoman history: Coping with a changing world
Part I (1500s to about 1700) 2. The legal framework of family life 3. Dependent on work, investments and charity 4. Exceptionally talented, exceptionally active: women of distinction
Part II (about 1700-1870s) 5. Ottoman diversity: Female agency and survival in Ottoman Syria and Egypt 6. Ottoman diversity: Coping with relatives, the state and dependent capitalism
Part III (1870-1918) 7. Female teachers, journalists and actors: education as a source of survival skills 8. Before 1912: Making a living through family relations, work and charity – and occasionally turning to crime 9. In profound distress:Struggling to survive the disintegration of the empire (1912-18) Conclusion Suggestions for further reading: A bibliographical essay Notes Timeline Glossary
