Travel accounts are among the most critical sources for history researchers due to the detailed information they contain. People who travelled to Istanbul, the capital of the Ottoman Empire in the sixteenth century, had recorded various characteristics of the biggest city in Europe at that time. The texts written by Protestant theologians Gerlach and Schweigger provided an especially interesting comparison in a period when conflicts were intense due to religious and cultural differences in Europe. This article will focus on the observations of German travellers in terms of religious and cultural diversity in Istanbul, and explore how the Ottoman Empire facilitated such religious and cultural diversity.
Primary Language | English |
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Subjects | Early Modern Balkan History |
Journal Section | Articles |
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Early Pub Date | June 23, 2024 |
Publication Date | June 25, 2024 |
Submission Date | January 22, 2024 |
Acceptance Date | February 29, 2024 |
Published in Issue | Year 2024 Issue: 12 |