[Bilimsel Haber] CfP: The Frontiers of the Ottoman World (15-16 February, London)

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The Frontiers of the Ottoman World:
Fortifications, Trade, Pilgrimage and Slavery

An international, multi-disciplinary workshop to be held on 15 and 16 February 2007 at The British Academy, 10 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1

Website: http://www.biaa.ac.uk/workshop.html

General information

The workshop is funded by the British Academy and organised by the British Academy-sponsored Schools and Institutes that support research on Ottoman history. Recent or ongoing research supported by several of the schools and institutes has focused on Ottoman frontiers and their
fortifications in different parts of the empire and its successor states from the Ukraine to the Sudan. However, hitherto there has been no attempt to consider how the research findings of individual schools and institutes
relate to one another.

Furthermore, archaeological work has only rarely been related to textual evidence and to the more general historical context. The Frontiers of the Ottoman World workshop aims to bring together archaeologists, historians and specialists in archival research to assess the nature of the Ottoman Empire's frontiers, with special reference to the roles of fortifications, trade (especially the slave trade) and pilgrimage routes in frontier society.

We also aim to examine how garrisons as representatives of the Ottoman state interacted with the local population, and the nature of their relationship with the government in Istanbul, giving us an insight into the dynamics of Ottoman power on a local level and the effectiveness of its governance. As well as assessing the current state of research, the workshop aims to lay the foundations for a
larger, longer-term research initiative that can explore such issues in greater depth.

Participation

The papers and panels for the workshop have now been finalised. However, there are still places available for non-speaking participants. These will be allocated on a first-come first-served basis and for a nominal fee
of pounds 7.50 per day. All participants will receive a conference pack, refreshments and lunches. Those attending on Thursday 15 February are welcome to attend the evening reception. To reserve a place, please email Joan Porter MacIver <bsai at britac.ac.uk> indicating which day(s) you wish to attend. Payment should be made by cheque payable to 'BIAA' for the correct amount (pounds 7.50 per day) and sent to:
BIAA/Ottoman FrontiersWorkshop, 10 Carlton House Terrace, London SW1Y 5AH.
Reservations will be confirmed on receipt of payment.