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

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. This book offers a social and historical exploration of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire was one of the most powerful empires in history, known for its military prowess, multicultural 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 adds a level of historical understanding to the current conflicts within the Western and Islamic worlds. Narrative chapters explore the Central Asian Origins of the empire, the conquest of Asia Minor, the Fall of Constantinople, the decline of empire and European conquest, reform and political awakening, and the rise of nationalism and the disintegration of the Ottoman state. -- Publisher description Contents 8 Series Foreword 10 Preface 14 Acknowledgments 16 Note on Pronunciation, Transliteration, and Spelling 18 Chronology of Ottoman History 20 Sultans of the Ottoman Empire 32 Chapter 1 Historical Overview 34 Chapter 2 Founders of the Empire 50 Chapter 3 Zenith of Ottoman Power 72 Chapter 4 Decline of the Empire 92 Chapter 5 Traditional Reforms and Territorial Dismemberment 104 Chapter 6 European Imperialism and the Drive to Reform 128 Chapter 7 From Tanzimat to Autocratic Modernization 148 Chapter 8 The Young Turk Revolution and the Fall of the Ottoman Empire 170 Biographies 198 Primary Documents 208 Glossary of Selected Terms 224 A 224 B 224 C 224 D 224 E 225 F 225 G 225 H 225 I 225 J 225 K 225 M 225 N 226 O 226 P 226 R 226 S 226 T 226 U 227 V 227 Y 227 Z 227 Annotated Bibliography 228 Index 236 A 236 B 237 C 237 D 238 E 238 F 239 G 239 H 239 I 239 J 240 K 240 L 241 M 241 N 242 O 242 P 242 Q 243 R 243 S 243 T 244 U 245 V 245 W 245 Y 245 Z 245 Photographs 188 Note on pronunciation and transliteration Chronology of Ottoman history Sultans of the Ottoman Empire Historical overview Founders of the empire Zenith of Ottoman power Decline of the empire Traditional reforms and territorial dismemberment European imperialism and the drive to reform From tanzimat to autocratic modernization The young Turk revolution and the fall of the Ottoman empire Biographies Selected documents Glossary of selected terms. Offers a social and historical exploration of the Ottoman Empire. This book explores the Central Asian Origins of the empire, the conquest of Asia Minor, the Fall of Constantinople, the decline of empire and European conquest, reform and political awakening, and the rise of nationalism and the disintegration of the Ottoman state. Presents a historical overview of the Ottoman Empire, sixteen biographical sketches of important civilian, military, and political figures; and six annotated primary documents plus illustrations, maps, and chronology