A Hundred Anecdotes of Animals

Turkey The Great Powers and The Bagdad Railway by Edward Mead Earle delves into the complex history of the Ottoman Empire during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The author explores the political economic and strategic challenges faced by Turkey under Sultan Abdul Hamid II and the subsequent Young Turks regime. The book highlights the intertwined issues of domestic unrest foreign interference and economic stagnation that plagued the empire. Through a detailed analysis it provides a comprehensive understanding of the challenges and opportunities facing the Ottoman Empire during this tumultuous period offering valuable insights into a pivotal era in Turkish history and its implications for international relations.