Ihe Sultan Trembles, the Janissary Frowns: Power Players in the Rulership of the Ottoman Sultanate
Event Type: Branch
Takes Place: 4th March 2020
Time: 7.30pm
Venue: Queen's College, Taunton
Description: Acquiring and keeping the throne in the Ottoman Empire was no easy task. Most sultans took the view that the best method of securing power was to kill all other claimants. Judicial royal fratricide became an accepted method of securing the Ottoman throne until the practice was abolished in the 17th century. This talk will delve into the details of this devilish device.
How to book: There is no need to book though a school party or a large group might alert the organiser beforehand that they intend to come along.
Price: £2.00, payable on the door
Tel: 01823 353749
Email: gb@queenscollege.org.uk
Organiser: Geoffrey Bisson
Lecturer: Gemma Masson, University of Birmingham
Comments: Tea, coffee, and biscuits are available free of charge.
Region: South-West England
Branch: Taunton Deane