Ottoman High Politics and the Ulema Household

In the 17th century, the elite household (kap?) became the focal point of Ottoman elite politics and socialization. It was a cultural melting pot, bringing together individuals of varied backgrounds through empire-wide patronage networks. This book investigates the layers of kap? power, through the example of ?eyhülislam Feyzullah Efendielite.

Autorentext
Michael Nizri is a lecturer in the Department of Israel and Middle Eastern Studies (Political Science) at Ariel University, Israel. His interests include Ottoman elite households, ulema, slavery, and religious foundations.

Inhalt
Introduction 1. Life of Feyzullah Efendi: A Typical Rocky Career Path of an Alim 2. The Formation and Consolidation of the Kap? (Grandee Household) 3. The Rise of the Household to Hegemonic Status 4. Household Property, Sources of Income, and Economic Activity 5. The Contribution of Waqfs to the Preservation of the Power and Wealth of Households