The Turkish reform party. For obvious reasons they are for the most part resident beyond the limits of the Turkish Empire.
Z
Zanzibar, Treaty of.
A treaty between Germany and Zanzibar, signed in 1885. The Sultan of Zanzibar thereby recognized Germany’s rights over Chagga and Kilimanjaro, and accorded certain trade facilities to the German East Africa Company.
Zaporovian Commonwealth.
A community of Free Cossacks on the Dnieper. They were not finally deprived of their independence till the reign of Catherine II, circ. 1780.
Zehngerichtenbund.
See Ten Jurisdictions.
Zelanti.
A body of Cardinals, headed by Cardinal Orsini, who had great influence in Rome circ. 1700, and whose efforts were directed towards stricter discipline in the Church.