From Bandit to Pasha: First steps in the Rise to Power of Ali of Tepelen, 1750–1784
@article{Skiotis1971FromBT,
title={From Bandit to Pasha: First steps in the Rise to Power of Ali of Tepelen, 1750–1784},
author={Dennis N. Skiotis},
journal={International Journal of Middle East Studies},
year={1971},
volume={2},
pages={219-244}
}Machiavelli, in The Prince , compared the Ottoman Sultan's authority with that of the King of France and found the latter wanting. All the Turkish monarchy is governed by one ruler, the others are his servants, and dividing his kingdom into ‘sangiacates’, he sends to them various administrators, and changes or recalls them at his pleasure. But the King of France is surrounded by a large number of ancient nobles, recognised as such by their subjects, and loved by them; they have their…
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