Empress of the East : How a Slave Girl Became Queen of the Ottoman Empire
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From Slave to Sultan's Queen: Untold Empress' Journey
This book is a captivating tale of Roxelana, a slave girl who defied all odds to become the powerful queen of the Ottoman Empire. Leslie Peirce brings to life the remarkable story of Roxelana, shedding light on her intelligence, diplomacy, and influence over Sultan Suleyman. As you read this book, you will be immersed in the fascinating world of the Ottoman harem and witness the transformation of a woman who shattered all expectations. Empress of the East is a must-read for those who love stories of empowerment and triumph against adversity.
Empress of the East : How a Slave Girl Became Queen of the Ottoman Empire
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ISBN: 9781785783494
Authors:
Leslie P. Peirce
Publisher: Icon Books Faber & Faber UK
Date of Publication: 2018-09-06
Format: Hardcover
Goodreads rating: 3.73
(rated by 629 readers)
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Abducted by slave traders from her home in Ruthenia – modern-day Ukraine – around 1515, Roxelana was brought to Istanbul and trained in the palace harem as a concubine for Sultan Suleyman the Magnificent, ruler of the Ottoman Empire and one of the world’s most powerful men.Suleyman became besotted with Roxelana and foreswore 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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