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.
• Faroqhi, S., The Ottoman Empire and the World Around it, 1540s to 1774, London: I. B. Tauris, 2004.
• 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.
• 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. Quataer
• Ottoman Civilization, 1-2, eds. H. İnalcık, G. Renda, Ankara: Ministry of Culture, 2003.
• Faroqhi, S., Subjects of the Sultan. Culture and Daily Life in the Ottoman Empire, London: I. B. Tauris, 20001, 20052.
• 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.
• Finkel, C., Osman’s Dream. The Story of the Ottoman Empire 1300–1923, London: John Murray, 2005.
• Faroqhi, S., Approaching Ottoman History: An Introduction to the Sources, Cambridge: Cambridge University Press 1999.
• 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.
• 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., „Institucija amana i primanje podaništva u Osmanskom carstvu: primer sremskih manastira 1693–1696“, Istorijski časopis LII (2005) 225-256.
• 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.
• Svu literaturu obezbeđuje predavač.