Harem : the world behind the veil

Author(s)

• Croutier, Alev Lytle

Bibliographic Information

Harem : the world behind the veil

Alev Lytle Croutier

Abbeville Press, c1989

1st ed

Note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 210-213)

Description and Table of Contents

Description

Drawing on a host of intimate first-hand accounts and memoirs, Harem explores life in the world's harems, from the Middle Ages to the early twentieth century, focusing on the fabled and ever-mysterious Seraglio of Topkapi Palace as a paradigm for all. 125 illustrations, 50 in full color.

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Details

• NCID: BB07157420
• ISBN:
  • 0896599035
• LCCN: 88032733
• Country Code: us
• Title Language Code: eng
• Text Language Code: eng
• Place of Publication: New York
• Pages/Volumes: 224 p.
• Size: 26 cm
• Classification:
  • LCC : HQ1170
  • DC19 : 305.4/2/0917671
• Subject Headings:
  • LCSH : Harems -- History
  • LCSH : Women -- Islamic countries -- History
  • LCSH : Women -- Turkey -- History
  • LCSH : Women in art