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In 1517, the Ottoman Sultan Selim 'the Grim' conquered Egypt and brought his empire for the first time in history into direct contact with the trading world of the Indian Ocean. During the decades that followed, the Ottomans became progressively more engaged in the affairs of this vast and previously unfamiliar region, eventually to the point of launching a systematic ideological, military and commercial challenge to the Portuguese Empire, their main rival for control of the lucrative trade routes of maritime Asia.The Ottoman Age of Exploration is the first comprehensive historical account of this centurylong struggle for global dominance, a struggle that raged from the shores of the Mediterranean to the Straits of Malacca, and from the interior of Africa to the steppes of Central Asia. Based on extensive research in the archives of Turkey and Portugal, as well as materials written on three continents and in a half dozen languages, it presents an unprecedented picture of the global reach of the Ottoman state during the sixteenth century. It does so through a dramatic recounting of the lives of sultans and viziers, spies, corsairs, soldiersoffortune, and women from the imperial harem. Challenging traditional narratives of Western dominance, it argues that the Ottomans were not only active participants in the Age of Exploration, but ultimately bested the Portuguese in the game of global politics by using sea power, dynastic prestige, and commercial savoir faire to create their own imperial dominion throughout the Indian Ocean.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Ottoman Age of Exploration'? A: The book primarily examines the Ottoman Empire's expansion into the Indian Ocean and its rivalry with the Portuguese Empire during the Age of Exploration.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Ottoman Age of Exploration' is Giancarlo Casale.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 304 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: This edition of 'The Ottoman Age of Exploration' is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Ottoman Age of Exploration' published? A: The book was published on December 1, 2011.
- Q: What historical perspective does the book provide? A: It offers a comprehensive historical account of the Ottoman Empire's global reach and its interactions with various regions during the sixteenth century.
- Q: Does the book include primary research sources? A: Yes, it is based on extensive research from archives in Turkey and Portugal, as well as materials written in multiple languages across three continents.
- Q: What themes are explored in the book? A: The book explores themes of imperialism, global trade, military strategy, and the ideological conflicts of the time.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in world history? A: Yes, it is particularly suitable for readers interested in the history of the Ottoman Empire, global trade, and the Age of Exploration.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: The available edition of 'The Ottoman Age of Exploration' is the first edition.