Osman's Dream: The Story of the Ottoman Empire 1300-1923

ISBN: 0719561124

Author: Caroline Finkel

Condition: New

Product DescriptionThe Ottoman chronicles recount that the first sultan, Osman, dreamt of the dynasty he would found -- a tree, fully-formed, emerged from his navel, symbolising the vigour of his successors and the extent of their domains. This is the first book to tell the full story of the Ottoman dynasty that for six centuries held sway over territories stretching, at their greatest, from Hungary to the Persian Gulf, and from North Africa to the Caucasus. Understanding the realization of Osman's vision is essential for anyone who seeks to understand the modern world.Review"Caroline Finkel effortlessly conveys the high drama of Ottoman history." -- Orhan Pamuk"Splendidly written...the most authoritative narrative history of the empire yet published." -- Jason Goodwin"Finkel's mastery of the historical literature is obvious: The sheer amount of information packed between these two covers makes it a landmark achievement.""A scholarly, lucid, judicious and enjoyable account of over 600 years of history...Osman's Dream will surely be the standard work of its kind for many years to come."

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