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Grand Signior’s Court Officials and Ottoman Downfall
A historical account describes the Grand Signior’s sword-bearer, eunuchs, and pages, then details a four hour ceremony, followed by a sudden revolution that deposes the Grand Signior as ministers are executed. An express from Constantinople recounts a market insurrection led by a seemingly lowly figure, swelling to about 600 followers.
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