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Istanbul-Damascus Imperial Relations by Fatih Yucel is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This paper investigates the relationship between Istanbul and Damascus between 1550-1575 by examining records of lesser officials and soldiers traveling between the two cities. It seeks to understand the mechanisms of imperial control and how Istanbul extended its reach beyond its walls to integrate Syria into the empire. While previous studies have looked at governors, taxation, and legal systems, this paper highlights the external connections, as Syria was strategically important for Istanbul
- Author
- Fatih Yucel
- Language
- EN