Epic history of the Turkish world and its neighbors across centuries, from the Byzantine to modern times.
This authoritative study surveys the peoples, governments, and turning points that shaped European Turkey. Drawing on a wide range of chapters, it traces the rise and fall of empires, the evolution of lands and languages, and the long struggle for independence and identity in the region. Accessible and detailed, it situates Greece, the Slavic nations, and the Balkan peoples within the larger story of the Ottoman realm and its successors.
- Key historical periods and rulers, from the Byzantine Empire to the modern era
- Profiles of major groups—Greeks, Albanians, Bulgarians, Servians, Montenegrins, and others
- Analysis of revolutions, reforms, and the changing balance of power in the eastern Mediterranean
- Connections between imperial history and current national movements
Ideal for readers of 19th‑century historical scholarship and anyone seeking a broad, detail-rich overview of the Turkish world and its neighbors.