ISBN10: 0719561124, ISBN13: 9780719561122, [publisher: John Murray Press, London] Softcover Paperback. The Ottoman chronicles recount that the first sultan, Osman, dreamt of the dynasty he would found - a tree, fully-formed, emerged from his navel, symbolising the vigour of his successors and the extent of their domains.This is the first book to tell the full story of the Ottoman dynasty that for six centuries held sway over territories stretching, at their greatest, from Hungary to the Persian Gulf, and from North Africa to the Caucasus.Understanding the realization of Osman's vision is essential for anyone who seeks to understand the modern world. The enthralling story of a dynamic empire whose impact is felt to this day Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.
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ISBN10: 0719561124, ISBN13: 9780719561122, [publisher: John Murray Press, London] Softcover Paperback. The Ottoman chronicles recount that the first sultan, Osman, dreamt of the dynasty he would found - a tree, fully-formed, emerged from his navel, symbolising the vigour of his successors and the extent of their domains.This is the first book to tell the full story of the Ottoman dynasty that for six centuries held sway over territories stretching, at their greatest, from Hungary to the Persian Gulf, and from North Africa to the Caucasus.Understanding the realization of Osman's vision is essential for anyone who seeks to understand the modern world. The enthralling story of a dynamic empire whose impact is felt to this day Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.
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