Ibrahim Pasha: Grand Vizir of Suleiman the Magnificent by Hester Donaldson Jenkins
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"Ibrahim Pasha: Grand Vizir of Suleiman the Magnificent" by Hester Donaldson Jenkins is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book focuses on the life and career of Ibrahim Pasha, who rose from humble beginnings as a slave to become the grand vizir of the Ottoman Empire during the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent. It provides insight into Turkish society, administration, and international relations during a pivotal period of
the empire's history. The opening of the work sets the stage for Ibrahim Pasha's remarkable ascent, detailing his origins as a Christian child captured by Turkish corsairs and later transformed into a trusted companion of Suleiman. Jenkins elaborates on Ibrahim's early education and the bond he formed with the future sultan, which ultimately facilitated his rapid rise through the ranks of Ottoman society. The text highlights the complexities of Turkish slavery and the social dynamics of Ibrahim’s time, establishing a backdrop that underscores the unique blend of personal ambition and political intrigue that characterized his journey to power as grand vizir. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Jenkins, Hester Donaldson, 1869-1941 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 12004786 |
| Title | Ibrahim Pasha: Grand Vizir of Suleiman the Magnificent |
| Credits | E-text prepared by Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (archive.org) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 68.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey |
| Subject | Ibrahim Pasa, 1493?-1536 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51299 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-51299-0 |
| Release Date | Feb 25, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 947 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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