Geschichte des Osmanischen Reiches

At the end of the 19th century, the Ottoman Empire still encompassed the entire territory of today's countries Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, and parts of Greece, despite significant territorial losses. Suraiya Faroqhi vividly and knowledgeably narrates the history of this powerful empire from its beginnings in the late Middle Ages to its downfall at the end of World War I. In addition to political history, she incorporates economics, society, and culture, illustrating how closely the multi-ethnic state was intertwined with other European powers.