Ranked #33 in Egyptian History, Ranked #33 in Turkey — see more rankings.
In 1914 the Ottoman Empire was depleted of men and resources after years of war against Balkan nationalist and Italian forces. But in the aftermath of the assassination in Sarajevo, the powers of Europe were sliding inexorably toward war, and not even the Middle East could escape the vast and enduring consequences of one of the most destructive conflicts in human history. The Great War spelled the end of the Ottomans, unleashing powerful forces that would forever change the face of the Middle East.
In The Fall of the Ottomans, award-winning historian Eugene Rogan brings the... more
In The Fall of the Ottomans, award-winning historian Eugene Rogan brings the... more
Rankings by Category
The Fall of the Ottomans is ranked in the following categories:
- #63 in Islamic History
- #67 in Middle East
- #38 in World War I