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A realistic depiction of Janissary outfit
A rare photograph of janissary outfit displayed in the old Military Museum in Istanbul. The museum was open between 1908-1940 years and a number of Ottoman military figures were exhibited in realistic fashion with original costumes. (The picture is taken from … Continue reading
A Janissary Banner (18th Century)
A janissary banner from 18th century displayed at the Hadji Bektash Convent in Nevşehir (north of Cappadocia, Central Anatolia). The Convent was the spiritual center for the janissaries who adhered to Bektashism, the sufi order of Bektashi Dervishes. The text … Continue reading
Posted in Classical (1500-1700), Faith, Images, Insignia, Later (1700-), Trivia, Uncategorized
Tagged Banners, bektashi, Bektashism, Hadji Bektash, Hearth, janissary, janissary corps, janissary flag, janissary insignia, military history, Order of Bektash, ottoman, ottoman army, ottoman janissary archives, ottoman society, Sufi Order of the Bektashi Dervishes, the janissary archives, yeniçeri
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Memoir of a Campaign with the Ottoman Army in Egypt (1801)
Memoir of a Campaign with the Ottoman Army in Egypt, from February to july 1800 (1801) by J.P. Morier. The book contains the impressions and experiences of Mr. Morier, secretary to Earl of Elgin, who was assigned as an observer … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Later (1700-), Library, Organization, Primary Sources, Weaponry
Tagged Egypt, Elgin, J.P.Morier, janissary, janissary archives, janissary corps, janizary, military history, military organization, Morier, ottoman, ottoman army, ottoman chronicles, ottoman historiography, ottoman history, ottoman janissary archives, ottoman society, ottoman wars, ottoman weaponry, the janissary archives
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Encyclopedia of the Ottoman Empire
Encyclopedia of the Ottoman Empire by Gabor Agoston & Bruce Masters. Once stretching from Vienna in the north to Iraq and Yemen in the south, the Ottoman Empire has played an integral role in the history of Eurasia and the … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Classical (1500-1700), Dictionary, Early (1300-1500), Later (1700-), Library, Organization, Trivia
Tagged Bruce Masters, dictionary, encyclopedia Ottoman, Gabor Agoston, Hearth, janissary, military history, military organization, ottoman, ottoman army, ottoman chronicles, ottoman historiography, ottoman history, ottoman weaponry
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A book on professional warriors
Fighting for a Living – A Comparative History of Military Labour 1500-2000. Edited by Erik-Jan Zürcher. (Amsterdam University Press, 2013). There is an article on janissaries by Gilles Veinstein (pp.115-134). Download…
Posted in Books, Classical (1500-1700), Later (1700-), Library, Organization
Tagged janissary, legionaires, mercenaries, military history, ottoman, ottoman army, ottoman history, warriors, yeniçeri
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Exhibition: 1565 – The Great Siege of Malta
The 450th anniversary of the Great Siege of Malta is commemorated by Heritage Malta with an exhibition between 5 Sep. – 6 Dec. 2015. The exhibition is now being held at the Grand Master’s Palace, Valetta. Between 18 May-11 Sep, … Continue reading
Posted in Classical (1500-1700), News, Trivia, Wars
Tagged janissary, Malta, military history, Order of St John, ottoman, ottoman army, ottoman history, ottoman weaponry, siege of Malta
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The Ottoman of Lazaro Soranzo (1603)
English translation of the Italian original published in 1598. Full title: “The Ottoman of Lazaro Soranzo. Wherein is delivered … a full and perfect report of the might and power of Mahomet the third, … as also a true Description … Continue reading
Posted in Books, Classical (1500-1700), Library, Primary Sources
Tagged janissary, military history, ottoman, ottoman army, ottoman chronicles, ottoman history
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TABLEAU GÉNÉRAL D E L’EMPIRE OTHOMAN (1788)
TABLEAU GÉNÉRAL D E L’EMPIRE OTHOMAN (A General Outlook of the Ottoman Empire) by Ignatius Mouradgea d’Ohsson (1740-1807). The book in French gives detailed information about the current social, economic, religious and military aspects of the Ottoman Empire. Download…
Posted in Books, Later (1700-), Library, Primary Sources
Tagged janissary, military history, ottoman, ottoman chronicles, ottoman history, sources
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Battle of Kosovo (1389)
The Battle of Kosovo (Serbian: Косовска битка, Kosovska bitka; Turkish: Kosova Meydan Muharebesi) took place on 15 June 1389. between the army led by the Serbian Prince Lazar Hrebeljanović, and the invading army of the Ottoman Empire under the command of Sultan … Continue reading
Posted in Early (1300-1500), Wars
Tagged crusades, janissary, military history, ottoman, ottoman army, wars, yeniçeri
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The Janissary-Archives 