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Lords of the Horizons: A History of the Ottoman Empire

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Lords of the Horizons: A History of the Ottoman Empire
Lords of the Horizons: A History of the Ottoman Empire

Epic historical tapestry of the Ottoman Empire.

"Lords of the Horizons" isn't just another historical account; it's a captivating narrative that makes the Ottoman Empire come alive on its pages. If your interest lies in exploring how a small Anatolian state became a great power of Europe and the Middle East, this book will satiate your curiosity with rich detail and engaging prose. Jason Goodwin guides you through a six-century span with storytelling that is as informative as it is enthralling—ideal for both historians and casual readers intrigued by the empire's grandeur and its influence on the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.
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ISBN: 9780099994008
Authors: Jason Goodwin
Publisher: Vintage
Date of Publication: 1999-07-12
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Travel, History
Related Topics: History, World History, Asia, European History, Historical
Goodreads rating: 3.65
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In its heyday, the Ottoman Empire reached from Iran to Turkey, encompassing a multitude of ethnicities and more than three dozen nations. Islamic, though many of its subjects were not Muslim, Turkish, though it was mostly Balkan Slavs who served as shock troops, the Ottoman Empire was Byzantine in ceremony, Persian in dignity, Egyptian in wealth, and Arabic in letters. The long survival of the empire, Jason Goodwin claims in Lords of the Horizons, his beautifully written account of the period, was due to tolerance and flexibility and to practicing meritocracy instead of forcing cultural assimilation. Yet for all that tolerance, the Ottoman Empire was run by the army. Every road had a military destination. The common language was that of the gert and bow. Horses were revered, sometimes over men themselves. Peace divided men. They lost sight of a common goal, stirring trouble at home. Where there was war, the Ottomans excelled; where there were the trappings of battle, the Ottomans proved superior.
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Epic historical tapestry of the Ottoman Empire.

"Lords of the Horizons" isn't just another historical account; it's a captivating narrative that makes the Ottoman Empire come alive on its pages. If your interest lies in exploring how a small Anatolian state became a great power of Europe and the Middle East, this book will satiate your curiosity with rich detail and engaging prose. Jason Goodwin guides you through a six-century span with storytelling that is as informative as it is enthralling—ideal for both historians and casual readers intrigued by the empire's grandeur and its influence on the world.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.