The Imperial Harem Of The Sultans

 The Ottomans developed a highly organized society with many traditions. However, the writing and publishing of "memories" was not one of them. Even the most illustrious Grand Vizier did not avail his personal diary to others for perusal (even if he ever did put them in balack and white).

This is what makes Leyla (Saz) Hanımefendi's book rather unique. She was taken into the "Harem" of Sultan Abdülmecid at the age of four and left Çırağan Palace only to be married. She is only women who wrote (or rather dictated to her son) her actual experiences of life at the Çırağan Palace where Sultan Abdülmecid reigned.

İngilizce

1995

222 Sayfa

13.5 x 19.5 cm .