History of the Ottoman Empire by Viscount de la Jonquière

📥 Download a free excerpt:
• ePub format
• PDF format

The fascinating epic of the Ottoman Empire

Discover the captivating history of the Ottoman Empire with this masterful work by Viscount de la Jonquière, a French historian specializing in the Orient. From the founding of the Empire by Osman I to its zenith under Suleiman the Magnificent, immerse yourself in the epic story of one of the greatest powers in world history.

Six centuries of grandeur and decline

The Viscount de la Jonquière meticulously retraces the evolution of this empire that dominated three continents for over six centuries. Discover the lightning conquests of the first sultans, the expansion into Europe, Asia, and Africa, the sophisticated administrative organization, and the causes of the gradual decline that led to the fall of Ottoman Constantinople.

The great sultans and their conquests

Meet the legendary figures of this epic: Mehmed II the Conqueror who took Constantinople, Suleiman the Magnificent who made Europe tremble, Selim I who conquered Egypt, and so many other rulers who shaped the history of the East and the West. Discover their military strategies, their administrative reforms, and their artistic patronage.

A civilization at the crossroads of worlds

Beyond military conquests, explore the richness of Ottoman civilization: the magnificent architecture of mosques and palaces, the refined decorative arts, poetry and literature, science and medicine. A remarkable synthesis that reveals the complexity and sophistication of this little-known civilization.

Why read this story?

• A comprehensive synthesis of six centuries of Ottoman history
• French perspective on the Orient in the 19th century
• Geopolitical analysis of East-West relations
• Cultural richness : art, architecture, Ottoman literature
• Ongoing news to understand the modern Middle East

"An essential work for understanding the Ottoman legacy in the contemporary world"

📚 Format: Print on demand - Free delivery by Chronopost
💻 Also available: Digital and PDF versions