The Ottoman empire: everything you wanted to ...

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For over six hundred years the Ottoman Empire ruled swathes of the Middle East, North Africa, and Southern Europe. As an Islamic superpower centred on what is now Turkey, theirs is a story of surprising alliances and enemies, trade, war and progress. But who were its leaders? How ...  Afficher plus

For over six hundred years the Ottoman Empire ruled swathes of the Middle East, North Africa, and Southern Europe. As an Islamic superpower centred on what is now Turkey, theirs is a story of surprising alliances and enemies, trade, war and progress. But who were its leaders? How ...  Afficher plus

The Ottoman Empire was gigantic; at one point it reached the walls of Vienna to the Persian Gulf and beyond. It was established at the end of the 13th century with its centre in what is now modern Turkey. It held swathes of Europe for centuries right up to the First World War. ...

📖 Episode Transcripts in Link Below ⬇️ Today we delve into the fascinating history of the Ottoman Empire. The Ottoman Empire was one of the most powerful and influential empires in history, spanning three continents. https://patreon.com/HistoryinSlowGerman?utm_medium=clipboard_c ...  Afficher plus