A compact, readable history of the Ottoman Empire from its rise in 1288 to the onset of the modern era.
The book aims to explain how the Turkish Empire grew and why it later decayed, using a concise narrative focused on the first ten great Sultans and the later twenty-five rulers. It draws on a range of earlier histories, especially Von Hammer, and provides careful corrections where needed to offer a fair, balanced view. The author chooses a narrower scope than full histories, ending as the great war begins in 1914.
What you’ll experience:
- A clear outline of the empire’s growth and the forces that sustained it.
- Analysis of why the empire weakened and disintegrated in later centuries.
- Discussion of how different historians have treated the story of the Turks and Byzantium.
- A compact narrative designed for readers seeking a presentable, accessible history.
Ideal for readers seeking a concise, guided introduction to the Ottoman story and its place in European history.