{"title":"Virginia Aksan","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVirginia Aksan\u003c\/strong\u003e offers a profound exploration of Ottoman history, focusing on the period from the eighteenth century through the early twentieth century. Her works delve into the political, military, and social transformations that shaped the empire's final centuries, providing a detailed and nuanced understanding of this complex era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders can expect meticulously researched narratives that illuminate the dynamics of power, war, and diplomacy within the Ottoman realm. Aksan’s writings are essential for those interested in history and military studies, combining scholarly insight with accessible prose.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-ottomans-1700-1923-by-virginia-aksan-9781138923249","title":"The Ottomans 1700-1923","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOriginally conceived as a military history, this second edition completes the story of the Middle Eastern populations that underwent significant transformation in the nineteenth century, finally imploding in communal violence, paramilitary activity, and genocide after the Berlin Treaty of 1878.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow called \u003ci\u003eThe Ottomans 1700-1923: An Empire Besieged,\u003c\/i\u003e the book charts the evolution of a military system in the era of shrinking borders, global consciousness, financial collapse, and revolutionary fervour. The focus of the text is on those who fought, defended, and finally challenged the sultan and the system, leaving long-lasting legacies in the contemporary Middle East. Richly illustrated, the text is accompanied by brief portraits of the friends and foes of the Ottoman house.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWritten by a foremost scholar of the Ottoman Empire and featuring illustrations that have not been seen in print before, this second edition is essential reading for both students and scholars of the Ottoman Empire, Ottoman society, military and political history, and Ottoman-European relations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47608120836332,"sku":"9781138923249","price":91.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781138923249-the-ottomans-1700-1923.jpg?v=1778184216"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/virginia-aksan.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}