Note: Images of the original pages are available through Internet Archive. See https://archive.org/details/ibrahimpashagran00jenkuoft 2 IBRAHIM PASHA Studies in History, Economics and Public Law Edited by the Faculty of Political Science of Columbia University Volume XLVI] [Number 2 Whole Number 115 IBRAHIM PASHA Grand Vizir of Suleiman the Magnificent by HESTER DONALDSON JENKINS, Ph.D., Former Professor of History in the American College for Girls, Constantinople [Illustration] New York Columbia University Longmans, Green & Co., Agents, London: P. S. King & Son 1911 Copyright, 1911 BY Hester Donaldson Jenkins PREFACE The teaching of history in Constantinople naturally leads to an interest in the history of Turkey, and also to the recognition that little has been written on that subject except on the side of political relations with Europe. One who desires to present to western readers a brief study of Turkish civilization might reasonably turn to the reign of Suleiman the Magnificent, as being typical of the course of Turkish history, and also as exhibiting Turkey at the height of her powers. For the purpose of this dissertation, the study has been confined to the career of Ibrahim Pasha, grand vizir between 1522 and 1536. The writer’s acknowledgments are due to Professors Sloane and Gottheil for valuable criticism, and for their aid in the obtaining of rare books, and to Professor and Mrs. Robinson for the careful reading of proof. HESTER DONALDSON JENKINS. NOVEMBER 23, 1911. CONTENTS INTRODUCTION PAGE Origin of the Turks—their advance from Central Asia to Europe 11 Dominating qualities of the Turk 12 Early political ideals 12 Rise and fall of the Seljouk kingdom 14 Rise of the Ottoman power 14 National characteristics 15 CHAPTER I IBRAHIM’S RISE Ibrahim’s origin, birth and childhood 18 He becomes the property of Prince Suleiman 18 His care for his parents and brothers 19 His rapid promotion 20 His protests against such speedy honors 20 The personal servants of the Sultan 21 Ibrahim’s education and early training 22 Ibrahim a eunuch—some account of the institution and duties of black and white eunuchs 23 This was no bar to advancement or marriage 24 Slavery in Turkey different from that in the Occident 25