| The Ottoman Turks: An Introductory History to 1923 Contributor(s): McCarthy, Justin (Author) |
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ISBN: 0582256550 ISBN-13: 9780582256552 Publisher: Routledge OUR PRICE: $80.74 Product Type: Paperback - Other Formats Published: January 1997 Annotation: 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. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Asia - General |
| Dewey: 956.101 |
| LCCN: 96016824 |
| Lexile Measure: 1170 |
| Physical Information: 0.86" H x 6.06" W x 8.97" (1.40 lbs) 424 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Arab World - Cultural Region - Middle East - Cultural Region - Turkey |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: 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. |