Empress of the East
- 384 pages
- 14 hours of reading
The extraordinary story of a slave-girl who rose from concubine to become the Ottoman Empire's only queen.
Leslie P. Peirce is a historian whose work delves into the early modern history of the Ottoman Empire, with a particular focus on gender, law, and society. Her scholarship is characterized by a deep immersion into the social structures and legal systems of the era. Peirce explores the intricacies of daily life and power dynamics through meticulous analysis of historical sources. Her approach offers a unique perspective on the formation of society and the position of women within the early modern Ottoman world.

The extraordinary story of a slave-girl who rose from concubine to become the Ottoman Empire's only queen.