Historical Dictionary of the Ottoman Empire

Informationen zum Autor Selcuk Aksin Somel is assistant professor of Ottoman History in the Department of History at Bilkent University in Ankara. He is a corresponding member of the Turkish Historical Association, a member of the Foundation of Economic and Social History of Turkey, and a member of the Middle East Studies Association of North America. Klappentext In this revised and updated second edition of the Historical Dictionary of the Ottoman Empire, author Selcuk Aksin Somel introduces both the general reader and the researcher to the history of this dynasty. The comprehensive dictionary includes detailed, alphabetical entries on key figures, ideas, places, and themes related to Ottoman history and culture. An expanded introduction provides a basic overview to the history of the Empire, and a guide to further sources and suggested readings can be found in the extensive bibliography that follows the entries. A basic chronology and various maps and illustrations are also included in the dictionary. This book is an excellent access point for students, researchers, and anyone wanting to know more about the Ottoman Empire. Inhaltsverzeichnis Editor's Foreword (Jon Woronoff)AcknowledgmentsReader's NoteMapsChronologyOttoman SultansGrand ViziersIntroductionThe DictionaryBibliographyAbout the Author

Product details

• Authors: Selcuk Aksin Somel, Selocuk Akosin Somel
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 16.12.2011
• EAN: 9780810871687
• ISBN: 978-0-8108-7168-7
• No. of pages: 576
• Series: Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras; Historical Dictionaries of Anc; Historical Dictionaries of Ancient Civilizations and Historical Eras; Historical Dictionaries of Anc
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works