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At the beginning of the nineteenth century, the Ottoman armaments trade was entirely self-sufficient. But by the end of the century, it was almost entirely under German control. Focusing on the reign of Sultan Abdulhamid between 1876 and 1909, the book explores the determining factors that influenced the development of the Ottoman armaments market. Zusammenfassung Focusing on the reign of Sultan Abdulhamid between 1876 and 1909, the book explores the determining factors that influenced the development of the Ottoman armaments market. Notes on Usage i Table of Contents ii List of Tables iv List of Figures vi List of Maps and Images vi List of Abbreviations vii Introduction Chapter I: The German Expansionism and the Political and Economic Foundation of the German Style of War Business in the Ottoman Empire (1880-1898) Bismarck and His Ottoman Policy: The First Step towards Peaceful Penetration Kaiser Wilhelm II and the Origin of His Ottoman Policy Kaiser Wilhelm II's First Orientreise in 1889 and its Consequences (1889) Chapter II: German Military Advisers: Businessmen in Uniform A Vital Link for the Export Dependent Armaments Industry Trojan horse for German Arms Industry: The First German Military Mission in the Ottoman Empire (1882-1885) Colmar Freiherr von der Goltz Pasha (1843-1916): A Hero for Everyone Chapter III: Arms Orders and Contracts: The First Fruits of Personal Diplomacy Coastal Fortification with Krupp Guns in 1885/1886 The Mauser Operations: Professional Teamwork Chapter IV: Kaiser Wilhelm II and The Political Economy of Personal Diplomacy (1898-1914) Kaiser Wilhelm II's Second Orientreise in 1898 as Multi-dimensional Personal Diplomacy The Concrete Outcomes of the Kaiser's Second Orientreise: Some Critical Concessions Kaiser Wilhelm II and His Contribution to the German Style of War Business Chapter V: Sultan Abdulhamid II and His Bureaucrats (1876-1914) Sultan Abdulhamid II and the Arms Trade in the Shadow of Personal Trust The Ottoman Bureaucrats: Personal Ties with the Arms Makers The Ottoman Inspection and Control Commission in Germany: Inspectors or Friends? Chapter VI: The Power Shift and its Consequences (1908-1914) The First Episode: The Old Regime and The Old Friend (1908-1909) The Second Episode: The New Regime and The Old Friend (1909-1914) Conclusion Endnotes Bibliography ...
