Ottoman and the Spanish Empires, in the Sixteenth and Seventeenth Centuries

Whilst the greatest effort has been made to ensure the quality of this text, due to the historical nature of this content, in some rare cases there may be minor issues with legibility. If we inquire what were the bases on which rested the essential strength and energy of this empire, and therewith the success of its efforts, our attention will be arrested by three things, viz. The feudal system, the institution of slavery, and the position of the supreme head.