Economic Life and Foundations in the Ottoman Empire

Economic Life and Foundations in the Ottoman Book Description: New and stimulating studies on Ottoman history in many fields, from politics to economy, from social life to culture, not only expand our knowledge but also encourage researchers to use new methods and resources. Thus, it is possible to encounter new questions, new answers and different perspectives on many topics that were previously discussed theoretically. The book in your hand brings together important articles about Ottoman economic life and foundations. The first four of the articles cover how the fez, one of the important symbols of Ottoman-Turkish modernization in the field of clothing, began to be used in Ottoman society long before Mahmud II's clothing regulations, the comparison of the assets of Muslims and non-Muslims in Tekirdağ (Rodosçuk), the economic and social aspects of the classical period Konya economy. It examines the place of financial developments in the Ottoman economy and the impact of trade catalogs as a tool of capitalist marketing on the consumption habits of the Ottoman society. The last four articles of the book focus on various aspects of the foundation institution, which had a central and vital position in the Ottoman socio-economic system. The impact of cash foundations established in Albania during the Ottoman rule on the economic and social life of the region, the comparison of Ottoman cash foundations and charitable institutions in England in terms of purpose, capital, operation and profit rates, the nature of the foundations established by women in Albania and finally the 19th century of Mersin. The role played by foundations during its establishment in the 19th century is discussed. Economic Life and Foundations in the Ottoman Empire is a reference book for history lovers interested in the subject… (From the Promotional Bulletin)