The Ottoman Turks: An Introductory History to 1923Longman, 1997 - 406 pages Justin McCarthy's introductory survey traces the whole history of the Ottoman Turks from their obscure beginnings in central Asia, through the establishment and rise of the Ottoman Empire to its collapse after World War One under the pressures of nationalism. Vividly illustrated with many maps, this introductory overview is designed for non-specialists but is written with great authority and with access to original sources. It fills an important gap for an authoritative but accessible account of the rise of one of the world's great civilizations. |
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Page 60
... enemies and make small territorial gains . Most important of his successes was the reduc- tion of Karaman to vassalage . The continuing threat from Tamerlane's son , Shah - Rukh , kept Murat from seizing Karaman altogether . In Europe ...
... enemies and make small territorial gains . Most important of his successes was the reduc- tion of Karaman to vassalage . The continuing threat from Tamerlane's son , Shah - Rukh , kept Murat from seizing Karaman altogether . In Europe ...
Page 200
... enemies of the Russians became the enemies of Britain . Thus did the balance of power turn against the Ottomans . When the Ottomans lost their traditional ' friend ' they did not gain new friends from the ranks of their traditional enemies ...
... enemies of the Russians became the enemies of Britain . Thus did the balance of power turn against the Ottomans . When the Ottomans lost their traditional ' friend ' they did not gain new friends from the ranks of their traditional enemies ...
Page 292
... enemies were thus made into his supporters , and Mahmud developed a reputation as a pious sultan . The Janissaries , on the other hand , spent those years making enemies . In wars against the Russians and Greek rebels they proved to be ...
... enemies were thus made into his supporters , and Mahmud developed a reputation as a pious sultan . The Janissaries , on the other hand , spent those years making enemies . In wars against the Russians and Greek rebels they proved to be ...
Contents
Origins of the Turks to 1281 | 1 |
The First Ottomans 12811446 | 33 |
The Ottoman Classical Age 14461566 | 65 |
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