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Empress Of The East: How A Slave Girl Became Queen Of The Ottoman Empire
Empress Of The East: How A Slave Girl Became Queen Of The Ottoman Empire
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Suleyman became besotted with Roxelana and forsook all other concubines, freeing and marrying her. The bold and canny Roxelana became a shrewd diplomat and philanthropist, helping Suleyman keep pace with a changing world in which women – Isabella of Hungary, Catherine de Medici – were increasingly close to power.
Until now Roxelana has been seen by historians as a seductress who brought ruin to the empire, but in Empress of the East, acclaimed historian Leslie Peirce reveals with panache the compelling story of an elusive woman who transformed the Ottoman harem into an institution of imperial rule.
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Powerful story of a slave girl's rise to empress.
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Who is this book for?
If you're interested in historical tales of resilience and transformation, this book offers a fascinating look at Roxelana’s incredible journey from captivity to influence. Leslie Peirce paints a vivid and nuanced portrait of a woman who defied expectations and shaped the course of Ottoman history. It’s a compelling read about power, diplomacy, and the complexities of empire.