The Eastern Question

<p><i>The Eastern Question: A Summary View of It for Busy Men</i> provides a concise overview of one of the most complex and consequential geopolitical issues of the 19th century. Addressed to the busy reader this volume distills the intricate web of political economic and social factors that shaped the Eastern Question-the problem of what should happen to the territories of the declining Ottoman Empire. <br/><br/> Exploring the interests and actions of major European powers such as Great Britain Russia France and Austria-Hungary this book examines the competing ambitions and strategic calculations that fueled international rivalries and conflicts. By focusing on the key events personalities and diplomatic maneuvers this book offers a clear and accessible account of the Eastern Question shedding light on its lasting impact on the modern world.</p><p>This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore you will see the original copyright references library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world) and other notations in the work.</p><p>This work is in the public domain in the United States of America and possibly other nations. Within the United States you may freely copy and distribute this work as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.</p><p>As a reproduction of a historical artifact this work may contain missing or blurred pages poor pictures errant marks etc. Scholars believe and we concur that this work is important enough to be preserved reproduced and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.</p>