--- product_id: 40674889 title: "The Ottoman Empire ('In Brief' Books for Busy People)" price: "€ 15.78" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.hr/products/40674889-the-ottoman-empire-in-brief-books-for-busy-people store_origin: HR region: Croatia --- # The Ottoman Empire ('In Brief' Books for Busy People) **Price:** € 15.78 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Ottoman Empire ('In Brief' Books for Busy People) - **How much does it cost?** € 15.78 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hr](https://www.desertcart.hr/products/40674889-the-ottoman-empire-in-brief-books-for-busy-people) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The history of the Ottoman Empire, as with most Empires, is complex. It is also a history that is little understood by the general public. At the same time there are many events that occurred within the context of Ottoman history that the general reader may be quite familiar with: for example, the Fall of Constantinople in 1453, the Crimean War in 1853, the Battle of Gallipoli or exploits of Lawrence of Arabia during the First World War.This book begins with the arrival of the Turkic tribes into Anatolia in the 13th century and covers the main events up to and including the dissolution of the Empire in 1923. The final part of the book explores the link between today’s conflicts in the Middle East and the peace process following the First World War, in particular the Sykes-Picot Agreement, the Balfour Declaration and the Treaty of Sevres.Although all Ottoman history is fascinating, the period from the 18th century onwards is particularly important in relation to the making of today’s Eastern Europe and the Balkans. Equally, if not more importantly, is the period from the First World War and the dissolution of the Empire. A better understanding of this last period could help many people make better sense of the complex situation in the Middle East today.As with other books in the ‘In Brief’ series, this book is aimed at the general reader who wants to understand a particular historical topic but does not have the time or inclination to read a heavy academic tome. With this mind, footnotes have been omitted but the reader should find the maps helpful. Review: Concise by insightful! - Anne Davison does a surprisingly good job of conveying a lot of history in a concise but meaningful way. The book obviously leaves out a lot of detail but leaves you with the feeling that you understand at least the broad strokes of the history of this very important chapter in world / Middle Eastern / Turkish history. Review: Brief - As stated, it is "In Brief". Not a book to read if you desire an in depth dive into the Ottoman Empire. If you know little about the subject and want a quick overview this is a great book. Very easy to read and put together nicely by the author. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #2,499,056 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #189 in Turkey History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.4 out of 5 stars 126 Reviews | ## Images ![The Ottoman Empire ('In Brief' Books for Busy People) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51Sos7SuDQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Concise by insightful! *by K***R on April 16, 2018* Anne Davison does a surprisingly good job of conveying a lot of history in a concise but meaningful way. The book obviously leaves out a lot of detail but leaves you with the feeling that you understand at least the broad strokes of the history of this very important chapter in world / Middle Eastern / Turkish history. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Brief *by C***S on August 29, 2017* As stated, it is "In Brief". Not a book to read if you desire an in depth dive into the Ottoman Empire. If you know little about the subject and want a quick overview this is a great book. Very easy to read and put together nicely by the author. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Easy to read and informative *by T***I on December 29, 2019* I wanted to get a general idea about the origins, rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire, this book provided me with just that in an easy to read text. 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