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The Ottomans: An Enthralling Overview of the Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Empire and the Life of Suleiman the Magnificent (Exploring the Past) Paperback – January 31, 2023

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Two manuscripts in one book:
  • The Ottoman Empire: An Enthralling Guide to One of the Mightiest and Longest-Lasting Dynasties in World History
  • Suleiman the Magnificent: An Enthralling Guide to the Sultan Who Ruled during the Golden Age of the Ottoman Empire

Spanning three continents and controlling lands in the Balkans, the Caucasus, Crimea, Anatolia, the Middle East, the Levant, Egypt, and North Africa, the Ottoman Empire was one of the most menacing powers at the height of its power in the 16th century. It was feared by other great empires of Europe. But how exactly did the Ottomans achieve this great power, and how did they lose it by the early 20th century?

In the first part of this book, you will discover the following:
  • The emergence of the Ottoman state under its first leader, Osman
  • The different sultans of the empire and their reigns
  • The fall of Constantinople and the Golden Age of the Ottoman Empire
  • Different wars and political processes that shaped the empire’s history
  • Factors responsible for the gradual Ottoman decline
  • The social, economic, and political policies of the empire throughout the ages
  • The dissolution of the empire in the 20th century

Suleiman the Magnificent certainly earned his name. He not only had a huge impact on the history of Turkey and the Middle East but also on the European politics of his day, allying himself with France against the Habsburgs of Spain. He is also known for his life-long love affair with Roxelana, a slave girl who became his wife and, some say, co-ruler of the empire.

In the second part of the book, you will find out:
  • Why Suleiman was a master goldsmith as well as a sultan
  • How he became a major patron of the arts, employing the famous architect Sinan and changing the skyline of Istanbul
  • Why he is known to the Turks as “Suleiman the Law Maker (Kanuni)”
  • How close he came to taking Vienna—twice! — and why he failed
  • How the Ottoman Empire was run almost exclusively by former Christian slaves
  • How Suleiman’s faithful slave Ibrahim rose to be Grand Vizier—and how he fell from favor
  • How Suleiman was responsible for the execution of two of his sons
  • Why Egypt was so important to the Ottoman Empire
  • And how Suleiman may have been ultimately responsible for the creation of the croissant!
  • And much more!

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    Exploring the Past
  2. Print length
    212 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Publication date
    January 31, 2023
  5. Dimensions
    6 x 0.48 x 9 inches
  6. ISBN-13
    979-8887651019
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BTKBYBTS
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Billy Wellman (January 31, 2023)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 212 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 979-8887651019
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 11.3 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.48 x 9 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Billy Wellman is known for his enthralling guides on various historical topics, and he has a deep love for researching and discovering captivating stories from history. He enjoys reading about history, from ancient civilizations to more recent events such as the Trail of Tears. Billy's passion for unraveling the past shines through his detailed and engaging works, transporting readers to different time periods and allowing them to experience extraordinary adventures. With his guides, Billy Wellman brings history to life, shedding light on forgotten cultures and significant moments.

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The Ottoman Empire - you will learn how the Ottoman empire rose in the last part of the 13th century in Anatolia, the expansion of the empire by attracting the mass of nomadic tribes and other wanderers seeking to expand the territory of Islam and taking over territories once held by the Byzantine Empire. Over the centuries the Ottomans controlled most of southeastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Read about all of this and up to it disintegration and partition after WW I.Suleiman (Suleyman) - a great man of his time and can be compared to his contemporaries (Henry VIII, Louis XII, Sher Shah Suri). Becoming sultan at the age of 26, expanding the empire further, to transforming the empire into an economic powerhouse. He created legal code and law, reformed the tax system, built schools and graced the arts.Much more information is in these books and may give its reader insight to the Turkey of today.
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Hunter Wallace
5.0 out of 5 stars An Excellent History Book Bundle
Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2023
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For anything and everything Ottoman Empire, check out this book bundle. With two engaging works, one about the Ottoman Empire at large and the other Suleiman the Magnificent in detail, anyone looking to learn more about relevant content will find everything needed within these pages.
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Hyacinth Fan
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book short history lesson
Reviewed in the United States on November 9, 2023
I have really enjoyed reading this author’s books. I have read several now. I’m not particularly fond of reading history but I’m really interested in learning about history and these books are perfect for people like me. They give just the right amount of information without being too overwhelming.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Reads like a children's book
Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024
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Poorly written and very simple in structure.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ottomans & Suleiman
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2023
The Ottoman Empire - you will learn how the Ottoman empire rose in the last part of the 13th century in Anatolia, the expansion of the empire by attracting the mass of nomadic tribes and other wanderers seeking to expand the territory of Islam and taking over territories once held by the Byzantine Empire. Over the centuries the Ottomans controlled most of southeastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Read about all of this and up to it disintegration and partition after WW I.
Suleiman (Suleyman) - a great man of his time and can be compared to his contemporaries (Henry VIII, Louis XII, Sher Shah Suri). Becoming sultan at the age of 26, expanding the empire further, to transforming the empire into an economic powerhouse. He created legal code and law, reformed the tax system, built schools and graced the arts.
Much more information is in these books and may give its reader insight to the Turkey of today.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Ottomans & Suleiman
Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2023
The Ottoman Empire - you will learn how the Ottoman empire rose in the last part of the 13th century in Anatolia, the expansion of the empire by attracting the mass of nomadic tribes and other wanderers seeking to expand the territory of Islam and taking over territories once held by the Byzantine Empire. Over the centuries the Ottomans controlled most of southeastern Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. Read about all of this and up to it disintegration and partition after WW I.
Suleiman (Suleyman) - a great man of his time and can be compared to his contemporaries (Henry VIII, Louis XII, Sher Shah Suri). Becoming sultan at the age of 26, expanding the empire further, to transforming the empire into an economic powerhouse. He created legal code and law, reformed the tax system, built schools and graced the arts.
Much more information is in these books and may give its reader insight to the Turkey of today.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Great Boxed Set
Reviewed in the United States on March 5, 2023
This was a great boxed set filled with two books that were interesting and kept me coming back for more to learn new information.

I received a free copy of this book via Booksprout and am voluntarily leaving a review.
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Keith E. Greenhalgh
5.0 out of 5 stars Real history. and a real good read
Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2023
Great Book it covers over 300 years of the arabs in control. An empire of slavery, this is well worth a read.

This is what life was like in the ottoman empire, although the Brits kicked them out of Aden in 1839 and ran the place until 1967. read this book you won't regret it, a great read.
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William Nutter
5.0 out of 5 stars The Ottomans!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2023
If you are a student of history or are planning to travel to Turkey, this is a great read to go through. There is a lot of information that I feel explains what we see in the news today. This is also a great lead in to the creation of Turkey, why Turkey is what Turkey is, and why we see what is happening to Turkey now.
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Santa Fe buyer
2.0 out of 5 stars A dry book, poorly read on Audible
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2023
The book was short, so I didn't expect as much texture as a longer book could provide. By and large it is a recitation of names, places and dates with insufficient context or elucidating stories. But the worst feature was the Audible reading, which was beyond irritating. The reader's grating intonations and mispronounced words detracted from appreciating the text.
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Barrowfordian
5.0 out of 5 stars A Welcomed Gift
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 21, 2024
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This was a gift for a friend interested in how different cultures and states were formed. It was very well received.
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flightofaheron
1.0 out of 5 stars Very brief, dry reading, poor images. Overall a disapointment.
Reviewed in Australia on October 2, 2023
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Provides an overview of the period, but doesn't go into details, which is frustrating given I already had a decent understanding of the overview, and was hoping for a lot more detail.

There are very few relevant images - all of which are publically sourced from wiki, often with unformatted URLs. If I hadn't known the geography of the region, the names of a lot of the places where important events took place would have been incomprehensible.

The worst offender was a map showing 1913 Ottoman-controlled territory - overlaid on a modern map rather than a map of 1913 - which I am flabbergasted by.

Lastly, the reading wasn't even all that 'enthralling' - ironic given the series is named 'Enthralling History'. The reading was honestly rather dry. Irony being is the lack of detail - which I'm sure is meant to make it easier to read, just made it seem like just listing off events one after another - like reading through an encyclopedia.
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