Chapter I: Ibrahim’s Rise

Ibrahim’s origin, birth and childhood 18

He becomes the property of Prince Suleiman 18

His care for his parents and brothers 19

His rapid promotion 20

His protests against such speedy honors 20

The personal servants of the Sultan 21

Ibrahim’s education and early training 22

Ibrahim a eunuch—some account of the institution and duties of
black and white eunuchs 23

This was no bar to advancement or marriage 24

Slavery in Turkey different from that in the Occident 25

The advice of the Prophet and the laws of the Koran on the
treatment of slaves 26

Loyalty and obedience the two great virtues in the eyes of the
Turks 32

Ibrahim a slave, which was of advantage in opening a career for
him 33

Ibrahim’s love of magnificence 33

Ibrahim becomes Grand Vizir—his power and greatness 34

The history of the vizirate 35

The marriage of Ibrahim Pasha 37

Ibrahim’s relations to the Sultan 42

CHAPTER II

IBRAHIM THE ADMINISTRATOR

Revolt of Ahmed Pasha 43

Ibrahim goes to Egypt 44

Revolt is quieted and order restored 45

Appointed head of the army 47

The Cabyz affair 49

Ibrahim zealous in cause of commerce 50

Receives envoys in great state 51

Characterization of Ibrahim as an administrator 52