George H Junne: 1 book
The Black Eunuchs of the Ottoman Empire
Networks of Power in the Court of the Sultan
Language: English
Release Date: June 22, 2016
At the height of the Ottoman Empire, black eunuchs - rare, castrated slaves imported from Africa - became a key part of court politics. Unlike white eunuchs, who were only permitted outside the palace, black eunuchs had access to the harem - the Sultan's inner court. The Chief Black Eunuch, appointed...
