A MONETARY HISTORY of the OTTOMAN EMPIRE Islamic Civilization SEVKET PAMUK

by Sevket Pamuk

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Title: A Monetary History of the Ottoman Empire Author: Sevket Pamuk Publisher: Cambridge University Press, Cambridge, United Kingdom Copyright Date and Edition: 2000, first edition ISBN: 9780521441971 Pages: 276 pages Format, Size: Hardcover with dust jacket, 6 1/4" by 9 1/4" Language: English Illustrations: 45 black-and-white illustrations This volume is a comprehensive economic study by distinguished economic historian Sevket Pamuk that traces the evolution of Ottoman currencies, coinage, and monetary policies from the 14th century to the end of World War I. Covers the entire empire, including the Balkans, Anatolia, Syria, Egypt, the Persian Gulf region, and the Maghrib. Some of the key points include: "Origins to Empire: Explores how early Ottoman coinage emerged in the 1320s out of Byzantine traditions and grew into symbols of sovereign power. Debasement and Crisis: Analyzes the extensive monetary instability, inflation, and currency debasements that occurred from the late 16th through the 18th centuries. Global and Local Forces: Demonstrates how Ottoman monetary structures adapted dynamically to both regional needs and shifts in world capitalism. Socio-Political Impact: Connects currency shifts and institutional changes directly to wider social, fiscal, and political developments within the empire." Condition: Very good plus to excellent minus pre-owned condition, coming from a smoke-free, pet-free environment. Binding tight, pages clean and unmarked, covers have only l

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Year: 2000
• ISBN: 9780521441971
• Condition: Very Good

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