Examines the history, culture, religion, society, and achievements of the Ottoman Empire, from its tribal origins in the 1200s to its decline in the early twentieth century.

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History: from nomads to sultans -- Cultural history: the age of Suleyman the magnificent -- Belief system: the Turks and Islam -- Beliefs and Society: shaping the empire -- The Legacy of the Ottomans: The Ottoman influence lives on.