The Foundation of the Ottoman Empire: A History of the Osmanlis Up

“Like its language, the Ottoman Empire was not simply Turkish,” writes Baer, professor of international history at the London School of

The Ottoman state based its authority on religion The first warrior-sultans expanded the empire in the name of Islam Sultans claimed the title of caliph, or

golden empire Ottoman Empire during this period These revolts erupted in part due to dissatisfaction with Tanzîmat reforms according to some observers and writers , but

ottoman empire The Ottoman state based its authority on religion The first warrior-sultans expanded the empire in the name of Islam Sultans claimed the title of caliph, or