This book explores the relationship between the Sultan and his subjects in the Ottoman Empire, from the early years of the Empire to the decline of the Sultanate in the 20th century. It provides a detailed analysis of the political, economic, and social factors that shaped Ottoman politics and society, and sheds light on the complexities of Ottoman politics and governance.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the 'public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.