The Ottoman Empire (Greenwood Guides to Historic Events, 1500-1900)

by Mehrdad Kia

Overview

The Ottoman Empire was one of the most powerful empires in history, known for its military prowess, multi-cultural make-up, and advances in art and architecture. Positioned at the crossroads of East and West, at its height it encompassed most of Southeastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. In existence from the late 13th century until 1922, the Ottoman legacy can still be felt today throughout the Balkans and the Arab world in the areas of politics, diplomacy, education, language, and religion. This comprehensive volume is a valuable addition to world history curricula and adds a level of historical understanding to the current conflicts within the Western and Islamic worlds.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780313344404
Publisher:	Bloomsbury Academic
Publication date:	12/23/2008
Series:	Greenwood Guides to Historic Events 1500-1900 Series
Pages:	248
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.30(h) x 0.90(d)
Age Range:	14 - 17 Years

About the Author

Mehrdad Kia is Professor of Central and Southwest Asian History at the University of Montana.

Table of Contents

Series Foreword by Linda S. Frey and Marsha L. Frey
Preface
Acknowledgments
Note on Pronunciation and Transliteration
Chronology of Ottoman History
Sultans of the Ottoman Empire
Chapter 1: Historical Overview
Chapter 2: Founders of the Empire
Chapter 3: Zenith of Ottoman Power
Chapter 4: Decline of the Empire
Chapter 5: Traditional Reforms and Territorial Dismemberment
Chapter 6: European Imperialism and the Drive to Reform
Chapter 7: From Tanzimat to Autocratic Modernization
Chapter 8: The Young Turk Revolution and the Fall of the Ottoman Empire
Biographies
Selected Documents
Glossary of Selected Terms
Selected Bibliography

Editorial Reviews

Kia (Central and Southwest Asian history, U. of Montana) offers an introductory survey of the political history of the Ottoman state from the final decade of the 13th century to the proclamation of the Republic of Turkey in 1923. The state began in western Anatolia, he says, but grew to encompass vast territories and many peoples, each contributing to the economic power and cultural richness of the empire.” —Reference & Research Book News

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