Description
The Other Sultan Cem Book Description: There is no doubt that Sultan Cem is one of the most silent people in Ottoman history. His life, which started in the Edirne Palace in 1459, ended in Castel Capuano in Naples in 1495. Fatih's third son spent thirteen years of his 36-year life abroad. In Cemal Kafadar's words, during these difficult times, Cem, who was aware that he was used as a political trump card, an element of maneuver, and even as a commodity, fought a noble struggle not to become a tool for the ambitions of his Christian "hosts" and experienced his misfortune with all the sadness. Samet Altıntaş had a long life in his short life. He voices the Other Sultan Cem, who tells stories and still lives with his legend. He brings this unfortunate prince, who was covered up by the chronicles, back into the past with poetry, legends, dervish prayers and rebellion. He tells the history of diplomacies, agreements, war plans, embassy duties, two-faced games, espionage, false news made up to gain favor, and takes the last souvenir photographs of the old world. The author describes this Ottoman Empire that opened a crack in history and left a unique mark on its person. He invites the reader to look at the tendrils of disappointment for his "glorious loser": "I am Cem, just yesterday I was half an emperor. My body has faded from the money I spent." (From the Promotional Bulletin)