"This collection of translated primary sources for Ottoman history shows how the major institutions of Ottoman government developed and functioned. Each chapter covers a key topic: Legitimation and Titulature; Princes; Recruitment into the Sultan's service; the Vizierate and the Dåivåan; the Religio-Legal Institution; Kåanåunnåames (sultanic legislation); Taxation and Finance; Waqfs (endowments); and Treaties and Foreign Relations"-- Publisher website.

The dynasty : legitimation and titulature --The dynasty : princes -- The dynasty : recruitment into the sultan’s service -- The vizierate and the divan -- The provincial administration and the timar system -- t The religio-legal institution -- Kanunnames -- Taxation and finance -- Waafs -- Treaties and foreign relations.