In 1957, when Karl Wittfogel published his seminal book on “Oriental Despotism", it was evident from the outset that the author’s arguments were heavily biased against Russia and deeply rooted in the Cold War atmosphere. ...

Ceremonial has always played a great role among European and Middle Eastern societies, reflecting the value systems cherished by their elites. Embassy instructions and envoys' reports provide valuable material concerning ...

Autor wspomina swoje kontakty z Zygmuntem Abrahamowiczem, nieżyjącym już znanym polskim turkologiem pochodzenia karaimskiego. Oprócz katalogu osmańskich dokumentów znajdujących się w polskich archiwach, Abrahamowicz wydał ...