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George H. Junne

    The Black Eunuchs of the Ottoman Empire
    • 2016

      The Black Eunuchs of the Ottoman Empire

      • 352 pages
      • 13 hours of reading

      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. číst celé

      The Black Eunuchs of the Ottoman Empire