--- product_id: 51814294 title: "A History of the Ottoman Empire" price: "AR$197970" currency: ARS in_stock: true reviews_count: 7 url: https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/51814294-a-history-of-the-ottoman-empire store_origin: AR region: Argentina --- # Comprehensive timeline from genesis to dissolution 80+ detailed illustrations & maps In-depth Ottoman cultural & fiscal insights A History of the Ottoman Empire **Price:** AR$197970 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the secrets of an empire that shaped centuries — don’t miss out! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A History of the Ottoman Empire - **How much does it cost?** AR$197970 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.com.ar](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/51814294-a-history-of-the-ottoman-empire) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Visualize History:** Over 80 illustrations and maps bring the Ottoman world to life. - • **Scholarly Yet Accessible:** Ideal for graduate and advanced undergrad courses in history and Middle Eastern studies. - • **Cultural & Fiscal Mastery:** Understand sultans’ roles, fiscal evolution, and Ottoman worldview. - • **Expand Your Historical IQ:** Join a community of history buffs elevating their knowledge beyond the basics. - • **Dive Deep into Ottoman Legacy:** Explore the empire’s full arc from rise to fall with expert analysis. ## Overview A comprehensive, illustrated textbook covering the Ottoman Empire’s history from post-Mongol origins to its post-WWI dissolution. Authored by Douglas A. Howard, it offers detailed insights into the empire’s leadership, fiscal systems, culture, and societal dynamics, making it an essential resource for advanced students and history enthusiasts. ## Description Covering the full history of the Ottoman Empire, from its genesis in post-Mongol Eurasia to its dissolution after the Great War in Europe, this textbook takes a holistic approach, considering the Ottoman worldview - what it was, how it came together, and how it fell apart. Douglas A. Howard stresses the crucial role of the Ottoman sultans and their extended household, discusses the evolution of the empire's fiscal model, and analyzes favorite works of Ottoman literature, emphasizing spirituality, the awareness of space and time, and emotions, migration, violence, disease, and disaster. Following how people spent their time, their attitudes towards authority, how they made their money, and their sense of humor and sense of beauty, this illustrated textbook is an essential resource for graduate and advanced undergraduate, courses on the history of the Ottoman Empire, the Middle East, Islamic history, and the history of Eastern Europe. The book includes over eighty illustrations, maps and textboxes. Review: Very detailed history - It is quite heavy going in places but I have enjoyed reading it and it has definately expanded my rather limited knowledge of the Ottoman Empire Review: Not an easy read - Sadly I had to throw in the towel at the halfway point with this book. I am convinced the author knows his stuff but he failed to communicate much of it to this reader. A glossary would have been invaluable and a decent full page map at the start of the book would have helped to illustrate the geographical extent of the Ottoman Empire. All the illustrations in the book are monochrome which in itself is not a bad thing but I felt I was reading a volume that had been published around 1900; quaint but not exactly up to date. I had hoped for enlightenment but it was not to be. ## Features - New Store Stock ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | 261,193 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) 412 in Religious History of Islam 6,361 in World History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.2 out of 5 stars 112 Reviews | ## Images ![A History of the Ottoman Empire - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/711EzyS7RWL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very detailed history *by M***G on 9 May 2023* It is quite heavy going in places but I have enjoyed reading it and it has definately expanded my rather limited knowledge of the Ottoman Empire ### ⭐⭐ Not an easy read *by L***E on 13 November 2019* Sadly I had to throw in the towel at the halfway point with this book. I am convinced the author knows his stuff but he failed to communicate much of it to this reader. A glossary would have been invaluable and a decent full page map at the start of the book would have helped to illustrate the geographical extent of the Ottoman Empire. All the illustrations in the book are monochrome which in itself is not a bad thing but I felt I was reading a volume that had been published around 1900; quaint but not exactly up to date. I had hoped for enlightenment but it was not to be. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Wonderful easy read *by D***A on 20 July 2022* Great book concise well written great story telling ## Frequently Bought Together - A History of the Ottoman Empire - Osman's Dream: The History of the Ottoman Empire - The Ottoman Empire: The Classical Age 1300-1600 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/51814294-a-history-of-the-ottoman-empire](https://www.desertcart.com.ar/products/51814294-a-history-of-the-ottoman-empire) --- *Product available on Desertcart Argentina* *Store origin: AR* *Last updated: 2026-09-18*