Turkish Empire

What happens when a nomadic tribe rises from the steppes of Asia to rule over three continents for more than six centuries? The Ottoman Empire was more than just a dynasty of sultans and battles—it was a civilization that shaped the course of history. From the fall of Constantinople to the height of Suleiman’s reign, from the might of the Janissaries to the struggles of the 19th century, this empire’s story is one of ambition, triumph, resilience, and eventual decline. The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Empire: How a Nomadic Tribe Transformed the Middle East, Europe, and Beyond takes ...

The world-changing story of Turkey—a country caught between two worlds This brilliant distillation traces Turkey's long and complicated history from the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire—the most enduring, and perhaps the most important, Islamic empire in history—to the emergence of...

Now in its Third Edition this work has improved text and images at a reduced paperback cost. The 6,000-year history of the Armenian people going back archaeological wine making finds in caves to some say Noah’s ark landing on the sacred Armenian mountain Ararat and co-existing with Persians, Greeks, Romans, Byzantines and even Ottomans. At one time the Armenians had a trading empire that went from India to Moscow. Then came catastrophe with the 1915 Genocide where the Ottomans wiped out 1.5 million Armenians after which there was the long road to recovery beginning in Paris and elsewhere ...

Most books about Istanbul tell you where to stand for the best view of Hagia Sophia. This one gives you the story behind what you're seeing. Backstory Atlas Istanbul: 10 Reasons We Can't Stop Visiting the City Between Empires - A Guide to Its Travel History is a short, curated read that makes travel richer. It explores how a Greek colonial settlement on a narrow strait became one of the most visited cities in the world and why Istanbul still feels so layered, contested, and impossible to finish with today. This is not a guidebook or a long, academic history. It is an accessible book for ...

From the the winner of the Nobel Prize in Literature: Part detective story, part historical epic—a bold and brilliant novel that imagines a plague ravaging a fictional island in the Ottoman Empire. It is April 1900, in the Levant, on the imaginary island of Mingheria—the twenty-ninth state...

The Pharaohs of Egypt knew their name. The Greeks forgot them. And for 3,000 years, they were buried under the sands of time. Who were the Hittites? Journey back to the rugged mountains of Anatolia (modern-day Turkey) and uncover the secrets of the Hittite Empire—the ancient world's lost superpower. In How a Forgotten Empire Was Found Again, young historians are invited to solve the ultimate historical mystery: How did a civilization strong enough to challenge Ancient Egypt simply vanish? This action-packed book brings ancient history for kids to life. Readers will ride alongside warriors...

In 1520, a twenty-six-year-old prince inherited the most powerful empire on Earth. Over the next forty-six years, he would conquer Belgrade, Rhodes, Hungary, and Baghdad. His navy would dominate the Mediterranean. His legal code would govern millions for three centuries. His architects would build monuments that still stand today. His people called him "Kanuni"—the Lawgiver. Europeans called him "the Magnificent." Suleiman the Magnificent tells the complete story of the Ottoman Empire's greatest ruler—from the siege of Vienna to the love affair that scandalized his court, from the ...

In terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as far back as the fourth century, when Constantine the Great shifted the power center of the Roman Empire there, effectively establishing two almost equally powerful halves of antiquity’s greatest empire. Constantinople would continue to serve as the capital of the Byzantine Empire even after the Western half of the Roman Empire collapsed in the late fifth century.

Watch an obscure nomadic steppe clan conquer the Islamic Middle East and violently reshape the borders of world history. Perfect for your daily commute, this immersive narrative charts a dramatic rise from the sweeping grasslands of Central Asia to the opulent courts of Baghdad. Witness fierce...

Explore the epic history of the first nomadic superpower to conquer the Eurasian steppe and forge a Turkish identity. From obscure ironworking clans to masters of the Silk Roads, this immersive historical journey reveals how brilliant statecraft built a massive multiethnic empire. Perfect for...

"Christopher de Bellaigue has a magic talent for writing history. It is as if we are there as the era of Suleyman the Magnificent unfolds." —Orhan Pamuk, Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature Narrated through the eyes of the intimates of Suleyman the Magnificent, the sixteenth-century...

The world-changing story of Turkey—a country caught between two worlds This brilliant distillation traces Turkey's long and complicated history from the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire—the most enduring, and perhaps the most important, Islamic empire in history—to the emergence of...

Watch bold frontier warriors forge a three-continent superpower in this gripping military history and geopolitical epic. Whether you are seeking a captivating narrative for your daily commute or focused learning to expand your worldview, this immersive journey transports you to the fragmented...

The Ottoman world was nothing like an exotic fairy tale featuring tyrant sultans, mean pashas, and ill-fated harem women. The true stories of genuine sultans and princes are a bit more complicated and no less exciting. Incredible facts about this empire still surprise anyone who starts discovering those stories. You’ll find out that, for quite a while, this Islamic state was effectively ruled by women, and that’s just the beginning.

The Battle of Vienna (1683): The History and Legacy of the Decisive Conflict Between the Ottoman Turkish Empire and Holy Roman Empire chronicles the dramatic siege, and how the Christian forces turned back the Ottomans. You will learn about the battle like never before.

In terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as far back as the fourth century, when Constantine the Great shifted the power center of the Roman Empire there, effectively establishing two almost equally powerful halves of antiquity’s greatest empire. Constantinople would continue to serve as the capital of the Byzantine Empire even after the Western half of the Roman Empire collapsed in the late fifth century.

The images that are evoked when one speaks of the Ottomans in the West is, without fail, Muslims in prayer, harems of exotic women, eunuch guards, lavish palaces, and colorful fashions. All these things, without doubt, were indeed part and parcel of the Ottoman society and their royal court. Here we will dive into their world, their history, and their society. The rise and fall of the Ottoman juggernaut informs and influences the Middle East to this day.

He left almost nothing behind. Two small silver coins, struck by his son. That is the entire record written about Ertugrul Gazi while anyone who knew him was still alive. Nine words of metal. Everything else came later, from court historians serving his descendants, who needed him to have been larger than he was. This is the story of who he actually was. A displaced herdsman in his thirties, leading a hundred and ten households west across two thousand miles while the Mongols dismantled the world behind him. A man who split his own family at a river over a decision he could not defend, and ...

Dive into the epic military history and sweeping geopolitics of a warrior tribe that conquered three continents. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive deep dive transports you from dusty frontiers to the dazzling palaces of Constantinople. Beyond brutal wars and palace intrigues...

In terms of geopolitics, perhaps the most seminal event of the Middle Ages was the successful Ottoman siege of Constantinople in 1453. The city had been an imperial capital as far back as the fourth century, when Constantine the Great shifted the power center of the Roman Empire there, effectively establishing two almost equally powerful halves of antiquity's greatest empire. Constantinople would continue to serve as the capital of the Byzantine Empire even after the Western half of the Roman Empire collapsed in the late fifth century.