A History of the Ottoman Empire Paperback

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‘At last – a survey of Ottoman history that covers the entire 600-plus years of the empire’s history, written by a true expert with command of both primary and secondary sources, yet designed as an accessible textbook. In lucid, often lively, prose, Douglas Howard treats not only the Ottoman Empire’s political history but social, economic, religious, and intellectual developments, as well, incorporating imperial capital and provinces, elites and commoners, dispassionate analysis and telling anecdotes. The maps, illustrations, lists of rulers and ‘box’ features make this book particularly user-friendly. This is the Ottoman history textbook many of us have been waiting for.’ Jane Hathaway, Ohio State University

‘Using ‘ruins’ as a metaphor, Doug Howard takes us on a fascinating journey through the political, spiritual and literary world of the Ottomans, heirs to ancient civilizations and steeped in the sense of the divine. Amply illustrated with maps and photographs, many taken by the author, this compelling narrative should become a classroom standard.’ Virginia Aksan, McMaster University, Ontario

‘Douglas Howard’s scholarly and engaging history presents the sprawling Ottoman Empire in all its complexity. Of particular value is his use of the voices of Ottoman poets and chroniclers to detail the religious rhetorics and spiritual sensibilities that animated the Ottoman imperial imagination.’ Palmira Brummett, Brown University

‘Howard’s The Ottoman Empire offers an innovative approach that should appeal to general as well as academic audiences. Its unique organization, with each chapter taking up one century by the Islamic calendar, places emphasis on the shifting temperament of the times. Intertwined with the usual politics, economy, and war are spiritual concerns, poetic sensibilities and off-beat stories of individuals.’ Leslie P. Peirce, New York University

‘This is a beautiful book, not just a history of the Ottoman Empire from beginning to end, but a history of the Ottomans themselves. Without omitting political chronology, institutional evolution, or socio-economic developments, Howard humanizes the Ottomans by foregrounding issues of culture, religion, and identity. He makes them accessible to students and general readers, providing generous translations from Ottoman texts, illustrations, maps, and references. Based on Ottoman sources and a wide selection of recent scholarly research, the book counters stereotypes about terrible Turks, harems, forced conversion, and decline, and introduces a cast of famous and lesser-known characters, their deeds and motivations. It doesn’t do everything … but what it does, it does superbly well. At last we have a history of the Ottoman Empire than can be assigned in the classroom without apology or regret.’ Linda Darling Linda Darling, University of Arizona
Book Description
This illustrated textbook covers the full history of the Ottoman Empire, from its genesis to its dissolution.
About the Author
Douglas A. Howard is Professor of History at Calvin College, Michigan, where he has taught since 1988. He is the author of The History of Turkey (2001), and has published articles on Ottoman military and literary history in journals such as Acta Orientalia, Archivum Ottomanicum, Fides et Historia, the Journal of Asian History, and the Journal of Turkish Studies. He is also a former editor of The Turkish Studies Association Bulletin. Books
ISBN: 9780521727303
Product Code: EKA-0409203077
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Format: Printed Book
Language: English
Reading Age: 12 years to Above
Publication Date: January 09, 2017
Binding: Paperback
Quantity: 1 Book
Weight: 1 Kg
HSN Code: 49011010
Origin: India
Pages: 412
Author: Douglas A. Howard
Dimensions: 18 x 2 x 25 cm