Empress of the east : how a European slave girl became queen of the Ottoman Empire
by Peirce, Leslie P. (Author)
Summary
"The extraordinary story of the Russian slave girl Roxelana, who rose from the role of concubine to become the only queen in Ottoman history In Empress of the East, historian Leslie Peirce tells the remarkable story of a Christian slave girl, Roxelana, who was abducted by warriors at age twelve from... Full description
- Beginnings. The Russian concubine ; Abduction ; In the old palace ; The politics of motherhood ; Lovers and parents
- Challenges. Roxelana's rival ; Coming of age ; A queen for the new palace ; The two favorites ; Building a reputation
- Politics. Family matters ; Home and abroad ; Recovery ; Showdown ; Last years
- Epilogue.