The Ottoman empire and social systems (15th-18th century)

Pre-requisites: -

Course objectives: Course objectives: Learning about an empire that, in the Balkans, is still regarded in large part by a category of myths developed over centuries. Developing the ability to independently think without prejudices about historical sources.

Course description: The Ottoman empire was one of the largest and longest living empires known in history. This course explains how a great world force was born from one small dukedom, and how the Empire managed to respond to the civilization challenges and social and technological changes imposed by the development of Western European countries. We will review key themes from the political, social and cultural ottoman history: understanding the government, system of vlastela(feudal system), role of the military in society, system of slavery, role of faith, status of women and children, urban and rural lifestyles, social role of religious institutions (waqf), daily life and private life(housing, culture of nutrition and clothing, entertainment and socializing, illness), education systems and science and artistic achievements

Learning Outcomes: Students will gain new insight into the ottoman state and society; a deeper understanding of historical events and appearances on the subject; will be able to independently think and research on the basis of texts and literature and will be able to present results.

Literature/Reading:

• Imber, C., The Ottoman Empire, 1300–1650. The Structure of Power, Basingstoke – New York: Palgrave Macmillan, 2002.
• Ottoman Civilization, 1-2, eds. H. İnalcık, G. Renda, Ankara: Ministry of Culture, 2003.
• Finkel, C., Osman’s Dream. The Story of the Ottoman Empire 1300–1923, London: John Murray, 2005.
• Quataert, D., The Ottoman Empire, 1700–1922, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2000.
• Inaldžik, H., Osmansko Carstvo. Klasično doba 1300 – 1600, Beograd: SKZ, 1974.
• Istorija Osmanskog carstva, priredio R. Mantran, Beograd: Klio, 2002.
• Ágoston, G., Guns for the Sultan. Military Power and the Weapons Industry in the Ottoman Empire, Cambridge University Press 2005.
• Murphey, R., Ottoman Warfare, London: UCL Press, Taylor & Francis Group, 1999.
• An Economic and Social History of the Ottoman Empire, ed. by H. İnalcık with D. Quataert, vol. I: 1300–1600, by H. İnalcık, vol. 2: 1600–1914, by S. Faroqhi, B. McGowan, D. Quataert and Ş. Pamuk, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 19941, 19993.
• Faroqhi, S., Subjects of the Sultan. Culture and Daily Life in the Ottoman Empire, London: I. B. Tauris, 20001, 2005.
• İnalcık, H., Studies in Ottoman Social and Economic History, London: Variorum Reprints, 1985.
• Faroqhi, S., Men of modest substance. House owners and house property in seventeenth-century Ankara and Kayseri, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 1987.
• Fotić, A., „Institucija amana i primanje podaništva u Osmanskom carstvu: primer sremskih manastira 1693–1696“, Istorijski časopis LII (2005) 225-256.
• Fotić, A., „(Ne)sporno uživanje: pojava kafe i duvana“, Privatni život na tlu srpskih zemalja u osvit modernog doba, priredio Aleksandar Fotić, Beograd: Clio 2005, 261-301.
• Fotić, A., Sveta Gora i Hilandar u Osmanskom carstvu XV–XVII vek, Beograd: Balkanološki institut SANU, Manastir Hilandar, Sveti arhijerejski sinod Srpske pravoslavne crkve, 2000.
• Faroqhi, S., Approaching Ottoman History: An Introduction to the Sources, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 1999.
• Consumption Studies and the History of the Ottoman Empire, 1550–1922. An Introduction, An Introduction, ed. D. Quataert, Albany: State University of New York Press, 2000.
• The Illuminated table, the Prosperous House. Food and Shelter in Ottoman Material Culture, eds. Faroqhi, S., Neumann, Ch. K., Würzburg: Ergon Ferlag Würzburg, 2003.
• Göçek, F. M., Rise of the Bourgeoisie, Demise of Empire: Ottoman Westernization and Social Change, Oxford 1996.
• Ágoston, G., “Habsburgs and Ottomans: Defense, Military Change and Shifts in Power”, The Turkish Studies Association Bulletin 22/1 (Spring 1998) 126-141.
• Aksan, V., “Ottoman War and Warfare 1453-1812”, War in the Early Modern World, ed. by J. Black, UCL Press, Taylor & Francis Group 1999, 147-175 [Chapter 7].
• The Early Modern Ottomans. Remapping the Empire, eds. V. A. Aksan and D. Gofmann, Cambridge University Press 2007.
• Faroqhi, S., Making a Living in the Ottoman Lands, 1480-1820, Istanbul: The Isis Press, 1995.
• Faroqhi, S., The Ottoman Empire and the World Around it, 1540s to 1774, London: I. B. Tauris, 2004.
• The Ottoman Balkans, 1750–1830, ed. F. F. Anscombe, Princeton: Markus Wiener Publishers 2006.
• Darling, L. T., Revenue-Raising and Legitimacy. Tax Collection and Finance Administration in the Ottoman Empire 1560-1660, Leiden-New York-Köln 1996.
• Faroqhi. S., Stories of Ottoman Men and Women, Istanbul: Eren Yayinevi 2002.
• Faroqhi, S., Towns and Townsmen of Ottoman Anatolia. Trade Crafts and Food Production in an Urban Setting, 1520–1650, Cambridge University Press 1984.
• Peirce, L., The Imperial Harem. Women and Sovereignty in the Ottoman Empire, Oxford University Press 1993.
• Fotić, A., „Između zakona i njegove primene“, Privatni život na tlu srpskih zemalja u osvit modernog doba, prir. A. Fotić, Beograd: Clio 2005, 27-71.
• Fotić, A., „Uloga vakufa u razvoju orijentalnog grada: beogradski vakuf Mehmed-paše Jahjapašića“, Socijalna struktura srpskih gradskih naselja (XII-XVIII vek), Smederevo-Beograd 1992, 149-159.
• Shaw, S., History of the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey. Volume I: Empire of the Gazis: The Rise and Decline of the Ottoman Empire, 1280–1808, London–New York–Melbourne: Cambridge University Pre
• The Ottoman Gentleman of the Sixteenth Century. Mustafa Âli’s Mevā’idü’n-Nefā’is fī Kavā’idi’l-Mecālis. “Tables of Delicacies Concerning the Rules of Social Gatherings”, annotated English translation
• Svu literaturu obezbeđuje predavač.