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Book Synopsis: A “panoramic and thought-provoking” (The Guardian) history of the Ottoman dynasty, revealing a diverse empire that straddled East and West The Ottoman Empire has long been depicted as the Islamic, Asian antithesis of the Christian, European West. But the reality was starkly different: the Ottomans’ multiethnic, multilingual, and multireligious domain reached deep into Europe’s heart. Indeed, the Ottoman rulers saw themselves as the new Romans. Recounting the Ottomans’ remarkable rise from a frontier principality to a world empire, historian Marc David Baer traces their debts to their Turkish, Mongolian, Islamic, and Byzantine heritage. The Ottomans pioneered religious toleration even as they used religious conversion to integrate conquered peoples. But in the nineteenth century, they embraced exclusivity, leading to ethnic cleansing, genocide, and the empire’s demise after the First World War. The Ottomans vividly reveals the dynasty’s full history and its enduring impact on Europe and the world.
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Discover the captivating story of the Ottoman Empire with "The Ottomans: Khans, Caesars, and Caliphs." This panoramic and thought-provoking history will take you on a journey through a diverse empire that spanned both East and West. Unlike the common perception of the Ottomans as the antithesis of the Christian, European West, this book reveals the stark reality of a multiethnic, multilingual, and multireligious domain that reached deep into Europe's heart.
Experience the rise of the Ottomans from a frontier principality to a global empire, as expert historian Marc David Baer unravels their fascinating heritage. Drawing on influences from Turkish, Mongolian, Islamic, and Byzantine cultures, the Ottomans stood as a beacon of religious toleration, integrating conquered peoples through religious conversion. But as the nineteenth century dawned, exclusivity took hold, leading to ethnic cleansing, genocide, and ultimately the empire's downfall after the First World War.
The Ottomans is more than just a history book; it is a revealing insight into the dynasty's profound impact on Europe and the world. With meticulous research and captivating storytelling, Baer paints a vivid picture of the Ottomans' full history. From its humble beginnings to its enduring legacy, this book will leave you with a deep appreciation for the complexities and influences of one of the world's most influential empires.
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