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Turkey was a player in the affairs of Europe for many years. In the 17th Century, the Turks were the only power related to Europe that had a standing army. The European nations raised armies when needed. They did not have a "regular" armed force for the most part.

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Q: What was the only nation in the 17th Century that some considered part of Eastern Europe to have a standing army?
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