The Cameralism and the effects of the Ottoman State (1808-1876)

In the Middle Ages, the Church had a dominant effect over the political administration. With the effect of the Renaissance and Reform movements, the absolute authority of the Church was shaken, and its pressure over the political authority ended. In addition to the end of the dominant effect of the Church, the mercantilism which is based on the idea that the wealth of a country should not be transferred abroad, and its economic activities should be carried out within the borders of the country, facilitated the transition to the period of modern states. The mercantilism which emerged in England, was practised as Cameralism in Germany, and unified the German Empire politically which was in a scattered state. In our study, mercantilism, the emergence of modern states, the general situation of the German Empire in the Middle Ages and the changes which Cameralism brought to Germany and Ottoman Empire will be examined Key Words: Modern State, Mercantilism, Cameralism, Germany, The Ottoman State, The Reforms (Tanzimat)