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Historical Dictionary of the Ottoman Empire (Hardcover, Second Edition)
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Historical Dictionary of the Ottoman Empire (Hardcover, Second Edition)
Series: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras
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The Ottoman Empire, like its eventual rival the Habsburg Empire,
was a dynastic kingdom whose rule encompassed most of the Middle
East, most of North Africa, and parts of Europe at its peak in the
mid-17th century. Osman I founded the Ottoman Empire in the early
14th century, and subsequent rulers, or Sultans, rapidly expanded
the boundaries of the territory. In the 15th and 16th centuries the
Ottomans conquered Constantinople, putting an end to the powerful
Byzantine Empire and expanded north into Europe, becoming a major
player in European politics. At the beginning of the 20th century,
the power of the Ottoman Empire had been declining for several
hundred years, and the Empire officially dissolved at the end of
the First World War. In this revised and updated second edition of
the Historical Dictionary of the Ottoman Empire, author Selcuk
Aksin Somel introduces both the general reader and the researcher
to the history of this dynasty. The comprehensive dictionary
includes detailed, alphabetical entries on key figures, ideas,
places, and themes related to Ottoman history and culture. An
expanded introduction provides a basic overview to the history of
the Empire, and a guide to further sources and suggested readings
can be found in the extensive bibliography that follows the
entries. A basic chronology and various maps and illustrations are
also included in the dictionary. This book is an excellent access
point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more
about the Ottoman Empire.
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