The Ottoman Empire
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The Ottoman Empire: A History of Tolerance
The Silomans empire may have a greater ethnic and religious tolerance than other contemporary empires. While the Ottoman ruling class live a life of luxury in the cities, the same liberties do not extend to everyone. Rebellions and civil disorder is rife in the border areas. A peaceful village one week can easily become a war zone the next. Of every 40 Christian boys in their territories, one is taken as a tax.
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