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ISTANBUL STUDIES

The first full-text translation of "Tarih-i Ebü’l-Feth", one of the most valuable firsthand accounts of the Ottoman Empire under Sultan Mehmed II. A rare chronicle brought to modern readers with clarity and respect.

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"Breeze and Storm: Nomadic Culture – Tribal Politics Along the Silk Road" by Isenbike Togan


Drawing from both historical sources and fieldwork among contemporary nomadic communities, Togan interrogates assumptions imposed by sedentary perspectives and emphasizes indigenous frameworks of meaning. Key themes include the evolution from decentralized tribal structures to centralized “chiefdoms,” the emergence of Chinggis Khan’s authority through power-sharing and legitimacy-building, the changing role of women and kinship, and the persistence of nomadic social ethics such as autonomy, coexistence, and reciprocity.

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SPIRITUS ROBERTI by Orlin Sabev


Where liberal learning met imperial change, a new generation of leaders emerged. This book uncovers the hidden story of Robert College’s profound imprint on the Ottoman world.
Drawing upon the rich archival materials of the College housed in Turkey and the United States, together with Ottoman and early Republican state archives and a range of vernacular sources, this study reconstructs how Robert College emerged as a pioneering educational actor. Through a curriculum grounded in liberal arts and informed by Protestant-inspired values, the College advanced what may be termed a form of “secular Protestantism,” shaping both its institutional ethos and the intellectual formation of its students.

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Istanbul Studies

The Istanbul Studies series brings together memoirs, travelogues, and original scholarly works that illuminate the city where continents meet. Each title offers a unique perspective—whether drawn from personal experience, historical discovery, or comprehensive research—revealing the layered stories that have shaped Istanbul across empires and eras. From intimate recollections to analytical monographs, these eBooks invite readers to explore the city’s vibrant cultural tapestry, its pivotal role in world history, and the lives of those who have called it home.

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