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Mehrdad Kia
ISBN: 0-313-34440-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34440-4
248 pages
Greenwood Press
Publication: 12/23/2008
List Price: $45.00 (UK Sterling Price: £31.95)
Availability: In Stock
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
Subjects: 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     5/1/2009
Description: 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.

Title Features:
Primary document excerpts, biographies of key figures, useful illustrations, a chronology, index, and extensive bibliography make this an ideal source for students of Middle Eastern, Asian, European, and world history.
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
About the Author: Mehrdad Kia is Professor of Central and Southwest Asian History at the University of Montana.
LCC Class: DR485
PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference 2009.pdf
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