Fascinating essay, brilliantly summarised and beyond witty. Found it particularly interesting the note on Hürrem and other Sultans’ charitable work. Although the charitable work of the imperial women are well known, the structure of their endowment (especially with the keen caveats of personalised preference) was new information, and much appreciated!
Fascinating essay, brilliantly summarised and beyond witty. Found it particularly interesting the note on Hürrem and other Sultans’ charitable work. Although the charitable work of the imperial women are well known, the structure of their endowment (especially with the keen caveats of personalised preference) was new information, and much appreciated!
I'm glad you got something out of it -- thanks for letting me know which parts were most interesting!