The Ottoman Empire / Mehrdad Kia.

Includes bibliographical references (pages [185]-191) and index.

Series Forward / Linda S. Frey and Marsha L. Frey -- Chronology of Ottoman History -- Sultans of the Ottoman Empire -- Ch. 1. Historical Overview -- Ch. 2. Founders of the Empire -- Ch. 3. Zenith of Ottoman Power -- Ch. 4. Decline of the Empire -- Ch. 5. Traditional Reforms and Territorial Dismemberment -- Ch. 6. European Imperialism and the Drive to Reform -- Ch. 7. From Tanzimat to Autocratic Modernization -- Ch. 8. The Young Turk Revolution and the Fall of the Ottoman Empire -- Biographies -- Primary Documents -- Glossary of Selected Terms.

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.