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Mehrdad Kia
Book Code: GR4440
ISBN: 0-313-34440-X
ISBN-13: 978-0-313-34440-4
248 pages, halftones; maps
Greenwood Press
Publication: 10/30/2008
List Price: $45.00 (UK Sterling Price: £25.95)
Availability: Not yet published. (Estimated publication date, 10/30/2008)
Media Type: Hardcover
Trim Size: 6 1/8 x 9 1/4
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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. 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. Biographical portraits supplement the narrative, and selections from influential primary documents give historical evidence of the events. 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
LC Card Number: 2008024123
LCC Class: DR485
Dewey Class: 956
PDF Catalogs:
Greenwood School and Public Library Reference Spring 2008.pdf
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