Penguin Books Ottoman Empire PB

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Spanning the three greatest centuries of turkish history, this book tells the story of the ottoman empire's rise to become a vast middle eastern power. Born as a military frontier principality at the turn of the fourteenth century, turkey developed into the dominant force in anatolia and the balkans, growing to become the most powerful islamic state after 1517 when it incorporated the old arab lands. This distinctive eastern culture, with all its details and intricacies, is explored here by a prominent scholar of turkish history. He gives a striking picture of the prominence of religion and warfare in everyday life as well as the traditions of statecraft, administration, social values, financial and land policies.

the definitive account, this is an indispensable companion for anyone interested in islam, turkey and the balkans.

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• Barcode No: 9781842124420
• Origin: GB