The Captain Of The Janizaries

""The Captain of the Janizaries"" is a historical novel by James Meeker Ludlow, first published in 1890. The story is set in the 15th century during the reign of Ottoman Empire and focuses on the life of a young Christian boy named Demetrius Askiates who is kidnapped and forced into the Janissary corps. Askiates rises through the ranks and becomes the captain of the Janissaries, the elite soldiers of the Ottoman Empire. While serving his new masters, he becomes embroiled in the political intrigue of the time, including the conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the Albanian prince, Scanderbeg. The novel also touches on the fall of Constantinople and the struggles of the Byzantine Empire against the Ottoman Empire. Throughout the book, Ludlow weaves a tale of adventure, romance, and political machinations, while providing a vivid portrayal of life in the Ottoman Empire during this tumultuous period. Overall, ""The Captain of the Janizaries"" is a thrilling historical novel that offers a glimpse into the past and the complex political and social dynamics of the Ottoman Empire.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.