THE TREATİSE OF KOCİ BEY (ENGLİSH EDITION)

How does a global superpower begin to decay from within? In the early 17th century, as the Ottoman Empire faced unprecedented internal crisis, one man dared to present a brutal, unfiltered truth directly to the Sultan. That man was Koci Bey. Often compared to Machiavelli and Ibn Khaldun, Koci Bey was a trusted advisor to Sultan Murad IV and Sultan Ibrahim. His legendary treatises (risale) are a masterclass in political philosophy, statecraft, and crisis management. This definitive modern English edition brings Koci Bey’s sharp intellect to life. He meticulously diagnoses the systemic rot threatening the empire: the collapse of the Timar land system, the corruption of the Janissary corps, and the erosion of meritocracy within the palace. More than a plea for reform, The Koci Bey Treatises offers an astonishingly candid, first-hand account of an empire at a historical crossroads. Perfect for historians, students of political science, and anyone fascinated by the rise and fall of great powers. Discover the secrets of Ottoman statecraft. Step inside the corridors of 17th-century power.