The rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire / Rauf, Don

Introduces the history of the Ottoman Empire from its early beginnings in Turkey in the eleventh century to its eventual demise in the early part of the twentieth century.

"Ruling from 1299 until 1922, the Ottoman Empire was one of the biggest and longest-lasting empires in history. Although weak leadership, a failing economy, and wars with neighboring Russia and other countries led to its decline, the empire left a lasting legacy for its arts, trade, government, and multiculturalism. This ... volume chronicles the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire, including its beginnings in nomadic cultures, its toppling of the Byzantine Empire, and its peak under Sleyman the Magnificent, as well as the various conflicts in which it was often embroiled"--Amazon.com.