Disputes over pastures in the nineteenth-century Balkans.
This research aims to contribute to the literature on Ottoman common and by analysing how mid-nineteenth century land codes influenced conflicts regarding common pastures in the Balkans. To accomplish this goal, two sets of primary sources are analysed: legal documents (Land Code of 1858 and Title D...
| Published in: | Middle Eastern Studies Vol. 60; no. 6; pp. 855 - 869 |
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Taylor & Francis Ltd
Nov2024
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