Originally published: London : Thames and Hudson, 1968.
"with 109 illustrations, 16 in color"
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 200-205) and index.
Summary
An account of the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire which ruled a large portion of southeastern Europe for over three hundred years. The author stresses the influence of the era of Turkish power on Europe today.
Contents
The emergence of Ottoman power -- Structure of the Ottoman Empire -- The wars against the West : 1520-81 -- The Ottoman impact -- The beginning of the end
