This book is a historical account of the Crimean Khanate under the rule of the Ottoman Empire. Josef Hammerpurgstall provides a detailed description of the political and cultural aspects of the era, shedding light on the dynamics of power and society during this time period. With extensive research and a compelling narrative, this book is a must-read for anyone interested in Ottoman and Crimean history. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.