Osmanl Bat l la mas nda Sultan Abdülmecid

The book "Sultan Abdulmejid in the Westernization of the Ottomans" by Özlem Sahin offers a comprehensive analysis of the process of Western orientation in the Ottoman Empire during the Tanzimat period. This era was characterized by the Ottoman state's efforts to adapt to Western standards to ensure its viability. The author examines the challenges faced by the Ottoman Empire, including the resolution of the Egyptian problem and the difficulties during the Crimean War. The work highlights the introduction of new practices in various fields such as education, architecture, and health, which were novel for the Ottoman Empire. It demonstrates that 19th-century institutions were combined with new approaches, leading to a dualistic structure in society. This period is regarded as both a turning point in Ottoman history and a foundation for the later establishment of the Republic.