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Age of Coexistence w/ Ussama Makdisi

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Complex Forms of Domination and Subordination in the Ottoman Empire

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This chapter discusses the complex forms of domination and subordination within the Ottoman Empire, focusing on the Janissaries, an elite soldier group forcefully recruited from Christian families. It emphasizes the need to understand the Ottoman past without imposing European categories and delves into the author's book, highlighting the overlooked history of coexistence in the Arab provinces.

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