A People Shaped by Constant War
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Severity as the Nature of the Turkish Government
A System Built on Force and Fear In this form of government, severity, violence, and cruelty are not accidents but
The Role of Severe Justice in the Turkish State
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Reflections on Absolute Power in the Turkish State
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The Maxims of Turkish Government
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An Epistle to the Reader
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Dedication to a Noble Patron
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The Epistle Dedicatory
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A Modest Apology for the Subject
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The Epistle Dedicatory
The author continues his dedicatory address by praising the remarkable success with which the ambassador carried out his mission. He