New book on private and royal life in the Ottoman Empire published

Blue Dome Press, a publisher of Islamic tradition and spirituality, Islamic history and arts books, has added a book about the Ottoman Empire to its portfolio. 

Source: Blue Dome Press.

The Ottoman Empire was once the biggest empire on earth, reigning over much of Eastern Europe and the Middle East from 1299 to 1923. For much of this period, Topkapi Palace, an architectural jewel on Istanbul’s historic peninsula, was the heart of the Empire. It was where the Sultan lived with his family and made important political decisions.

The new book, Private and Royal Life in the Ottoman Palace* by Ottoman historian and former Director of the Topkapi Palace Museum Ilber Ortayli, deepens our understanding of what life was like during one of the most remarkable empires in human history.

Exploring politics, architecture, and culture, Ortayli gives an unprecedented look at what life was like inside the palace. He explores the parts of the palace where decisions that changed an empire were made, and then looks at how the Ottoman court actually lived, dispelling many misconceptions in the process.

Istanbul-based Ortayli has written numerous books and articles on Ottoman history and is a frequent speaker on history and culture during the Ottoman era. 

*ISBN: 978-1-935295-45-7, paperback, US$11.95, 159 pages, published by Blue Dome Press. Email customercare@nbnbooks.com for more information.