The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Empire (The Rise and Fall of Empires)

Ruling from 1299 until 1922, the Ottoman Empire was one of the biggest and longest-lasting empires in history. Although weak leadership, a failing economy, and wars with neighboring Russia and other countries led to its decline, the empire left a lasting legacy for its arts, trade, government, and multiculturalism. This appealing volume chronicles the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire, including its beginnings in nomadic cultures, its toppling of the Byzantine Empire, and its peak under Süleyman the Magnificent, as well as the various conflicts in which it was often embroiled. Ruling from 1299 until 1922, the Ottoman Empire was one of the biggest and longest-lasting empires in history. Although weak leadership, a failing economy, and wars with neighboring Russia and other countries led to its decline, the empire left a lasting legacy for its arts, trade, government, and multiculturalism. This appealing volume chronicles the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire, including its beginnings in nomadic cultures, its toppling of the Byzantine Empire, and its peak under S leyman the Magnificent, as well as the various conflicts in which it was often embroiled. Bibliography, Detailed Table of Contents, Full-Color Photographs, Further Information Section, Glossary, Index, Maps, Primary Sources, Sidebars, Timelines, Websites Follows the historical backdrop of the Ottoman Empire, concentrating on its union from Mehemed II to Suleyman The Magnificent