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| Author | Gibbons, Herbert Adams, 1880-1934 |
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| LoC No. | 16009416 |
| Title | The Foundation of the Ottoman Empire; a history of the Osmanlis up to the death of Bayezid I (1300-1403) |
| Note | Reading ease score: 64.8 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
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| Summary | "The Foundation of the Ottoman Empire: A History of the Osmanlis up to the Death of Bayezid I" by Herbert Adams Gibbons is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the origins and rise of the Ottoman Empire, focusing specifically on the Osmanli dynasty's establishment and consolidation of power leading up to the death of Bayezid I. The author draws from his extensive research and experiences in the Ottoman Empire to present new insights into a subject that has been historically misunderstood. At the start of the text, Gibbons outlines the context of Asia Minor at the end of the thirteenth century, detailing the political fragmentation and the absence of strong central authority, which created a ripe landscape for a new power to emerge. He introduces Osman, the titular founder of the Ottoman Empire, describing his humble beginnings as a tribal chieftain and the gradual formation of a state under his leadership in a time of chaos. The opening chapters emphasize Osman's relationships with neighboring empires, the migration and fusion of various cultural elements, and the eventual rise of the Osmanlis as a force significant enough to challenge the Byzantine remnants in their region. Gibbons sets the stage for discussing how Osman's legacy unfolded through the actions of his successor, Orkhan, and beyond. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey |
| Subject | Turkey -- History -- 1288-1453 |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 56836 |
| Release Date | Mar 25, 2018 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 24, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 142 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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