The Use of Ottoman Sharīʿa Court Records As a Source for Middle Eastern Social History: A Reappraisal

Abstract Sharīʿa court records are among the most important sources available for the social, economic and cultural history of the Ottoman empire and its provinces, especially from the sixteenth century onwards. These records contain invaluable material on diverse subjects such as economic consumpti...

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Main Author: Ze'Evi, Dror (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Brill 1998
In: Islamic law and society
Year: 1998, Volume: 5, Issue: 1, Pages: 35-56
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