Osman's Dream: The Story of the Ottoman Empire 1300-1923 [Book]
The 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. Author Biography Caroline Finkel has lived in Istanbul for many years and travelled widely in Turkey and the former Ottoman lands. She has a doctorate in Ottoman history from the School of Oriental and African Studies, has published numerous articles and learnt Hungarian, Arabic and Persian in addition to Ottoman and modern Turkish. This is Caroline Finkel’s third book.
The 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. Author Biography Caroline Finkel has lived in Istanbul for many years and travelled widely in Turkey and the former Ottoman lands. She has a doctorate in Ottoman history from the School of Oriental and African Studies, has published numerous articles and learnt Hungarian, Arabic and Persian in addition to Ottoman and modern Turkish. This is Caroline Finkel’s third book.
The 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. Author Biography Caroline Finkel has lived in Istanbul for many years and travelled widely in Turkey and the former Ottoman lands. She has a doctorate in Ottoman history from the School of Oriental and African Studies, has published numerous articles and learnt Hungarian, Arabic and Persian in addition to Ottoman and modern Turkish. This is Caroline Finkel’s third book.
The 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. Author Biography Caroline Finkel has lived in Istanbul for many years and travelled widely in Turkey and the former Ottoman lands. She has a doctorate in Ottoman history from the School of Oriental and African Studies, has published numerous articles and learnt Hungarian, Arabic and Persian in addition to Ottoman and modern Turkish. This is Caroline Finkel’s third book.
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Great book as described very good value for money
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It is very strange that in some European Countries it is not easy to find book about the Ottoman Empire, which plaied an important role for about 5 Centuries in all over the European Countries history. I bought it in USA and I found very profound and complete book which guided the reader from the beginning of the Ottoman dynasty (from the tribal people coming from Asia)to its ruine after the Mondial War 1 passing through the zenit of the Suleyman era. Mrs Finel reveals a very deep and fascinating knowledge of the Ottopman history and she is very able to transfer the reader this interest. I was captured of her. This work well conjugates with the other lovely book written by the winner of the Nobel Prize O. Pamuk entitled: Istanbul!
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Great book, worth reading. Im still reading though. The condition is great and its really value for money. Thanks for this awesome history.
| Album Name | Osman`S Dream |
| CD Grading | Mint |
| Film/TV Title | Osman`S Dream |
| Record Label | John Murray Press |
| Language | English |
Osman's Dream: The Story of the Ottoman Empire 1300 1923
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Osman's Dream: The Story of the Ottoman Empire... by Caroline Finkel
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Osman's Dream Caroline Finkel Books John Murray Biographies Paperback
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Osman's Dream: The Story of the Ottoman Empire 1300-1923 by Finkel, Caroline | Paperback | 2013
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Great book as described very good value for money
It is very strange that in some European Countries it is not easy to find book about the Ottoman Empire, which plaied an important role for about 5 Centuries in all over the European Countries history. I bought it in USA and I found very profound and complete book which guided the reader from the beginning of the Ottoman dynasty (from the tribal people coming from Asia)to its ruine after the Mondial War 1 passing through the zenit of the Suleyman era. Mrs Finel reveals a very deep and fascinating knowledge of the Ottopman history and she is very able to transfer the reader this interest. I was captured of her. This work well conjugates with the other lovely book written by the winner of the Nobel Prize O. Pamuk entitled: Istanbul!
Great book, worth reading. Im still reading though. The condition is great and its really value for money. Thanks for this awesome history.
| Album Name | Osman`S Dream |
| CD Grading | Mint |
| Film/TV Title | Osman`S Dream |
| Record Label | John Murray Press |
| Language | English |
