The Harem Politics of the Ottoman Empire: Power Behind the Throne — Fexingo History

The Harem's Diplomatic Web: Ottoman Women and Foreign Queens — Fexingo History

This episode explores the diplomatic network run by women of the Ottoman harem, detailing their correspondence with foreign monarchs such as Elizabeth I of England and Catherine de Medici of France. It covers how they negotiated trade, exchanged gifts, and influenced military…

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