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Author: Chavdar Mihov Publisher: ISBN: 9780992552916 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 426
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Toward the middle of the 17th century, the Ottoman Empire is still at the apex of its power. Mehmed IV's ascent to the throne at the age of six, however, greatly intensifies the struggles for power and control in the Sultan's court. In a world dominated by men, two intelligent, beautiful and ambitious women wage an open war. The young Sultan's grandmother and his mother fight over the regency: a severe battle in which all means are allowed to make sure only one of them would come out victorious. Who will overcome her adversary? Will it be the experienced Kosem Mahpeyker, who has pulled the strings of power covertly during the reign of five sultans? Or the tenacious Turhan Hatice, who became Queen Mother at only twenty years of age? All of this takes place against the background of a panoramic view of the Ottoman Empire and one of its most secretive parts: the Sultan's harem, an enigmatic place in the heart of the palace that houses hundreds of beautiful girls, where fiery passions and monstrous manipulations and intrigues determine the future. The harem is a veritable oasis of love but also of debauchery, of friendships but also of betrayals, of rises to but also of falls from power. You are atop the hierarchy today only to be eaten by the fish in the Golden Horn tomorrow. This is an intense story that reveals how the seemingly boring events from the historical chronicles may prove far more intriguing than we first assumed.
Author: Chavdar Mihov Publisher: ISBN: 9780992552916 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 426
Book Description
Toward the middle of the 17th century, the Ottoman Empire is still at the apex of its power. Mehmed IV's ascent to the throne at the age of six, however, greatly intensifies the struggles for power and control in the Sultan's court. In a world dominated by men, two intelligent, beautiful and ambitious women wage an open war. The young Sultan's grandmother and his mother fight over the regency: a severe battle in which all means are allowed to make sure only one of them would come out victorious. Who will overcome her adversary? Will it be the experienced Kosem Mahpeyker, who has pulled the strings of power covertly during the reign of five sultans? Or the tenacious Turhan Hatice, who became Queen Mother at only twenty years of age? All of this takes place against the background of a panoramic view of the Ottoman Empire and one of its most secretive parts: the Sultan's harem, an enigmatic place in the heart of the palace that houses hundreds of beautiful girls, where fiery passions and monstrous manipulations and intrigues determine the future. The harem is a veritable oasis of love but also of debauchery, of friendships but also of betrayals, of rises to but also of falls from power. You are atop the hierarchy today only to be eaten by the fish in the Golden Horn tomorrow. This is an intense story that reveals how the seemingly boring events from the historical chronicles may prove far more intriguing than we first assumed.
Author: Carla Coco Publisher: Rizzoli International Publications ISBN: 9780865659964 Category : Harem- Turkey Languages : en Pages : 0
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"This all-color book describes the Turkish harem in a comprehensive manner, bringing it to life with sensual, evocative illustrations and well-documented text." "The author describes the reigns and idiosyncracies of the Sultans and their favorites and brilliantly traces the decline of a once mighty empire grown soft from the corruption of absolute power, the influence of Europe, and above all, the usurpation of control by the very women who were supposed to live in complete subjugation to their lords and masters." "Illustrated by documents of the period, old and new photographs, and masterpieces by Renoir, Delacroix, Matisse, and Ingres among others, this revelation of a lost way of life will enchant anybody whose imagination has been inflamed by tales of a thousand and one nights."--BOOK JACKET.Title Summary field provided by Blackwell North America, Inc. All Rights Reserved
Author: Raphael Amadore Publisher: CreateSpace ISBN: 9781511855358 Category : Languages : en Pages : 304
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Suleyman the Magnificent, Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, has a harem of three hundred beautiful concubines. His soul and eyes desire only one; the one who makes him a poet. Only one makes him long for her every touch. What is her aphrodisiac? Roxelana, known as Hurrem-The Cheerful One in the harem has a brilliant mind within her irresistible body. She holds a 75 year old secret that could sow seeds of destruction in the Ottoman Sultanate; a secret granted her by none other than the Sultan's own mother. What is this secret curse? What power does Roxelana wield over Suleyman that he would break tradition and make her queen? Is it simply love or something more that tempts the Sultan? Why does she learn the ancient art of Kama Sutra from an Indian princess in the harem and then send Suleyman to war? And why would the Sultan's mother entrust the great secret to a mere harem girl? Rich with eroticism of the harem and the twisting, intrigues of the empire ruled from Topkapi palace, Harem Secrets creates embroidery of compelling plots since the fall of Constantinople. At the height of power, two figures change world history in Europe and Asia; history that was later influenced through a legendary harem dancer, Anarkali of Ottoman origins. Her mystery continues into the Palaces of Mogul emperors.
Author: Anonymous Publisher: Good Press ISBN: Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 37
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The Secrets of the Harem is an anonymous insider view on historical Turkish harems. Excerpt: "Many people have an idea that Turkish women absolutely do nothing that is either useful or ornamental aside from the decoration of their own persons, but that is not altogether true, as my residence of over a year in their country taught me, for they are really dextrous with the needle and do work which is as fine as that done by the sisters in the convents, or that of the wives of the feudal noblemen of olden times. The favorite pastime of the Turkish women is the bath, which brings together the wives and slaves of all the well-to-do Turks, and it is like a picnic of school children. These wives, most of them very young—some, indeed, not over twelve or fourteen years old—take their lunch along, and they eat and steam, plunge and splash, and play pranks upon each other in the wildest glee the whole day long. No fear of an angry husband haunts their minds, for they are not expected to do anything, and their husbands very rarely enter the harems before six o'clock. By this time they are all back, rosy and sweet from their bath."
Author: Alum Bati Publisher: Trafford Publishing ISBN: 1425157505 Category : Detective and mystery stories Languages : en Pages : 302
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1530, Istanbul. In the centre of empire lurks sexual depravity, murder, intrigue, lies, spies, and deceit. Adam Pasha, the Chief Justice, investigates a death in the Imperial Harem.
Author: Annick Cojean Publisher: Grove/Atlantic, Inc. ISBN: 0802121721 Category : History Languages : en Pages : 306
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Follows a fifteen-year-old girl who, after presenting Gaddafi with a bouquet of flowers during a visit to her school, was summoned to his compound where she, along with a number of young women, was violently abused, raped, and degraded.
Author: Heather Alfonso Publisher: Independently Published ISBN: Category : History Languages : en Pages : 0
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Embark on a mesmerizing journey through the hidden corridors of history with "Veiled Power: Women of Harems Rising to Influence." Delving deep into the clandestine world of harems, this captivating book unveils the remarkable tales of women who defied conventions to shape the course of empires. From the majestic courts of the Ottoman Empire to the intrigues of ancient Egypt, "Veiled Power" offers a riveting exploration of the lives of these extraordinary women. Through meticulous research and vivid storytelling, discover the secrets, ambitions, and triumphs hidden behind the veils of history. With each turn of the page, immerse yourself in the opulent splendor and intricate politics of harem life. From legendary queens to cunning concubines, witness the indomitable spirit of women who wielded power with grace and cunning, leaving an indelible mark on the annals of time. "Veiled Power" is more than just a historical account-it's a celebration of resilience, intelligence, and the enduring legacy of women who dared to defy expectations. Join us on this enthralling journey into the heart of the harem, where veils conceal not only beauty but also untold strength and influence.
Author: Leigh Nichols Publisher: Publishamerica Incorporated ISBN: 9781424187317 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 200
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Torn between two women, two worldsa] Jordan knows his duty. He knows also that he has responsibilities to his father and to his country. He is the heir; it is time for him to go home and marry the woman that has been his betrothed since birth. She is waiting. His family is waiting. But as he sets out for home, he meets the woman of his dreams. He cannot keep from wanting the bright-haired vixen who has literally fallen into his lap. Every day that he spends in her company, he wants her moreaand not just for a night but for forever. How can he let her go? How can he not?
Author: Michelle Conder Publisher: Harlequin ISBN: 0373133804 Category : Fiction Languages : en Pages : 233
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Kidnapped by the desert prince... Prince Zachim Darkhan of Bakaan never expected to find himself bound and at the mercy of his nemesis. But with a skillful ease borne of years as a warrior he escapes his bonds...then takes the man's daughter as his captive and hides her away in his harem! But Farah Hajjar is no man's prisoner, and as the power play between them escalates so, too, does Zachim's desire to taste the forbidden, sensual delights their chemistry promises. As the line between hatred and desire blurs he's led past the point of no return. Now they'll find themselves captured...in marriage!
Author: Chavdar Mihov
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