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Christians and Jews under the Porte

Under the Ottomans, Christian and Jewish subjects were classified as dhimmi (“people of the book”) and were afford legal protection and the right to practice their faith. Explore daily life in some of the Christian and Jewish communities (millet) scattered across the empire.

English
  • Runtime 32 minutes
  • Production Company The Great Courses
  • Created April 10, 2021 by
    Idaho121
  • Modified December 24, 2023 by
    Mandarin7584