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8 Key Facts For Understanding the Ottoman Empire
The Ottomans are one of the most interesting, yet misunderstood, dynasties in history. How did the Empire come about? Did ...
How the Balkan Peninsula Transformed from Ottoman 'Outlying Province' to 'European Powder Keg'
The Balkan Peninsula, a crucial crossroads between Europe and Asia, has a storied history marked by the rise of the Byzantine Empire and the iron grip of the Ottoman Empire. From the conquest of the ...
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How Did Religion Influence Law in the Ottoman Empire?
The Ottoman Empire arose in modern Turkey at the turn of the 14th century. It emerged from the unification of the old Seljuk Turkic states under the House of Osman (its namesake). Its Islamic ...