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The Ottoman Endgame

This epic saga delves into the intricate political machinations and dramatic events that shaped the fate of the mighty Ottoman Empire. Follow the rise and fall of sultans, their family dynamics, and the power struggles that shook the region. It's a captivating exploration of pivotal historical moments, filled with betrayal, ambition, and unexpected turns.

The Ottoman Endgame
The Ottoman endgame

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  • "Between 1911 and 1923, a series of wars--chief among them World War I--would engulf the Ottoman Empire and its successor states. It is a story we think we know well, but as Sean McMeekin shows us in this revelatory new history, we know far less than we think. Drawing from his years of ground-breaking research in newly opened Ottoman and Russian archives, The Ottoman Endgame brings to light the entire strategic narrative that led to an unstable new order in postwar Middle East--much of which is still felt today"--

    The Ottoman endgame
  • The Ottoman Endgame

    War, Revolution, and the Making of the Modern Middle East, 1908-1923

    • 550 pages
    • 20 hours of reading
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    "Between 1911 and 1923, a series of wars-- chief among them World War I-- would engulf the Ottoman Empire and its successor states. It is a story we think we know well, but, as Sean McMeekin shows us in this revelatory new history, we know far less than we think. Drawing from his years of ground-breaking research in newly opened Ottoman and Russian archives, 'The Ottoman Endgame' brings to light the entire strategic narrative that led to an unstable new order in postwar Middle East-- much of which is still felt today"--P. [2] of cover.

    The Ottoman Endgame