Stanford J. Shaw (Books)

Stanford J. Shaw Books

An American historian, best known for his works on the late Ottoman Empire, Turkish Jews, and the early Turkish Republic. Shaw and his Turkish wife Ezel Kural deny that there was a genocide of Armenians, claiming instead that Armenians were merely removed from the war zone along the Russian border. Shaw currently teaches at the private Bilkent University in Turkey.

History of the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey

Volume 1, Empire of the Gazis: The Rise and Decline of the Ottoman Empire 1280 1808

368 pages
13 hours of reading

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The first volume explores the rich and complex history of the Ottoman Empire, detailing its rise, governance, and cultural achievements. It provides insights into the empire's interactions with Europe and its eventual transformation into modern Turkey. Through extensive research and analysis, the book delves into political, social, and economic factors that shaped the region, offering a comprehensive understanding of this pivotal era in history.