Biographies of Ottoman Valide and Haseki Sultans. The Sultanate of Women.: Hürrem, Nurbanu, Safiye, Handan, Halime, Kösem, Turhan, Emetullah Rabia Gülnüş Hardcover – June 12, 2025

This book unveils the behind-the-scenes world of one of the most fascinating eras in history: a time when the women of the harems ruled the empire more powerfully than armies.Within the pages of this beautifully published work, you will find:A clear explanation of what the Sultanate of Women was and why it changed the course of the Ottoman monarchy.The difference and symbolic meaning of the titles Valide Hatun and Valide Sultan.Detailed profiles of all the women who bore these titles – their personalities, choices, and influence.Descriptions of women who lacked official titles yet played significant roles in palace politics.An in-depth discussion of the title Haseki Sultan, which revolutionized the Sultan’s relationships with the harem women.Vivid biographies of the era’s icons: Hürrem, Nurbanu, Safiye, Handan, Halime, Kösem, Turhan, and Gülnüş – women who not only loved, but also ruled.Based on reliable historical sources, the author combines the precision of a researcher with the ease of storytelling.This is not only a must-read for lovers of the Ottoman Empire – it is a literary feast for anyone who wants to understand what female power looked like in a world dominated by men.This book is a tribute to the women who changed history from within the palace walls. Read more