Boğaç A. Ergene specializes in Ottoman social, economic, and legal history. He is the author, co-author, or editor of five books, including The Economics of Ottoman Justice (Cambridge U.P, 2016; with Metin Coşgel) and Halal Food: A History (Oxford U.P, 2018; with Febe Armanios). He has also published numerous articles on various aspects of Ottoman history in major academic journals. Professor Ergene teaches Islamic and Middle Eastern history at the University of Vermont in the United States.

• Glossary A Note on Transliteration Introduction Conceptual Reflections 1: Corruption Based on Pre-Ottoman Jurisprudential Sources 2: Corruption in Ottoman Jurisprudence 3: Abuse and Predation in State Documents 4: Controlling Corruption 5: Corruption in Ottoman Political Literature 6: Corruption According to Accounts for Foreigners 7: Gifts as Bribes 8: On the Morality of Patronage: The Case of Ilmiye Conclusion: Possible Rationalizations of Corruption and Other Afterthoughts References Index

With its well-researched analysis and critical engagement with historiographical debates, this book makes a significant contribution not only to Ottoman history but also to broader discussions on corruption, legalhistory, and governance in pre-modern societies.

Boğaç A. Ergene specializes in Ottoman social, economic, and legal history. He is the author, co-author, or editor of five books, including The Economics of Ottoman Justice (Cambridge U.P, 2016; with Metin Coşgel) and Halal Food: A History (Oxford U.P, 2018; with Febe Armanios). He has also published numerous articles on various aspects of Ottoman history in major academic journals. Professor Ergene teaches Islamic and Middle Eastern history at the University of Vermont in the United States.

• Glossary A Note on Transliteration Introduction Conceptual Reflections 1: Corruption Based on Pre-Ottoman Jurisprudential Sources 2: Corruption in Ottoman Jurisprudence 3: Abuse and Predation in State Documents 4: Controlling Corruption 5: Corruption in Ottoman Political Literature 6: Corruption According to Accounts for Foreigners 7: Gifts as Bribes 8: On the Morality of Patronage: The Case of Ilmiye Conclusion: Possible Rationalizations of Corruption and Other Afterthoughts References Index

With its well-researched analysis and critical engagement with historiographical debates, this book makes a significant contribution not only to Ottoman history but also to broader discussions on corruption, legalhistory, and governance in pre-modern societies.

Boğaç A. Ergene specializes in Ottoman social, economic, and legal history. He is the author, co-author, or editor of five books, including The Economics of Ottoman Justice (Cambridge U.P, 2016; with Metin Coşgel) and Halal Food: A History (Oxford U.P, 2018; with Febe Armanios). He has also published numerous articles on various aspects of Ottoman history in major academic journals. Professor Ergene teaches Islamic and Middle Eastern history at the University of Vermont in the United States.

• Glossary A Note on Transliteration Introduction Conceptual Reflections 1: Corruption Based on Pre-Ottoman Jurisprudential Sources 2: Corruption in Ottoman Jurisprudence 3: Abuse and Predation in State Documents 4: Controlling Corruption 5: Corruption in Ottoman Political Literature 6: Corruption According to Accounts for Foreigners 7: Gifts as Bribes 8: On the Morality of Patronage: The Case of Ilmiye Conclusion: Possible Rationalizations of Corruption and Other Afterthoughts References Index

With its well-researched analysis and critical engagement with historiographical debates, this book makes a significant contribution not only to Ottoman history but also to broader discussions on corruption, legalhistory, and governance in pre-modern societies.