This book is a fascinating study of the Ottoman Empire and its rulers. The author, Michel Baudier, provides a detailed account of the history of the imperial estate of the grand seigneurs, based on his extensive research and personal experience. It sheds light on the political and social history of the region, and is a must-read for anyone interested in Middle Eastern history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.