Download or read book The Grand Turk written by John Freely and published by Abrams. This book was released on 2009-10-01 with total page 276 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The historian and author of Strolling Through Istanbul presents a detailed portrait of the fifteenth century Ottoman sultan, revealing the man behind the myths. Sultan Mehmet II—known to his countrymen as The Conqueror, and to much of Europe as The Terror of the World—was once Europe's most feared and powerful ruler. Now John Freely, the noted scholar of Turkish history, brings this charismatic hero to life in evocative and authoritative biography. Mehmet was barely twenty-one when he conquered Byzantine Constantinople, which became Istanbul and the capital of his mighty empire. He reigned for thirty years, during which time his armies extended the borders of his empire halfway across Asia Minor and as far into Europe as Hungary and Italy. Three popes called for crusades against him as Christian Europe came face to face with a new Muslim empire. Revered by the Turks and seen as a brutal tyrant by the West, Mehmet was a brilliant military leader as well as a renaissance prince. His court housed Persian and Turkish poets, Arab and Greek astronomers, and Italian scholars and artists. In The Grand Turk, Freely sheds vital new light on this enigmatic ruler.
Download or read book Gentile Bellini s Portrait of Sultan Mehmed II written by Elizabeth Rodini and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 224 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1479, the Venetian painter Gentile Bellini arrived at the Ottoman court in Istanbul, where he produced his celebrated portrait of Sultan Mehmed II. An important moment of cultural diplomacy, this was the first of many intriguing episodes in the picture's history. Elizabeth Rodini traces Gentile's portrait from Mehmed's court to the Venetian lagoon, from the railway stations of war-torn Europe to the walls of London's National Gallery, exploring its life as a painting and its afterlife as a famous, often puzzling image. Rediscovered by the archaeologist Austen Henry Layard at the height of Orientalist outlooks in Britain, the picture was also the subject of a lawsuit over what defines a “portrait”; it was claimed by Italians seeking to hold onto national patrimony around 1900; and it starred in a solo exhibition in Istanbul in 1999. Rodini's focused inquiry also ranges broadly, considering the nature of historical evidence, the shifting status of authenticity and verisimilitude, and the contemporary political resonance of Old Master paintings. Told as an object biography and imagined as an exploration of art historical methodologies, this book situates Gentile's portrait in evolving dialogues between East and West, uncovering the many and varied ways that objects construct meaning.
Download or read book Mehmed the Conqueror and His Time written by Franz Babinger and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1978 with total page 618 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most important figures in Ottoman history, Mehmed was the architect of victories that inspired fear throughout Europe and contributed to an image of the Turk prevalent in Western art and literature for many years. From the Western viewpoint, Mehmed was seen as the man who gave the death blow to Byzantium, destroying the last vestige of the Eastern Roman Empire. Not surprisingly, the Turks regard him as the greatest of all sultans, a figure unparalleled in the history of the world for military prowess, statecraft and patronage of the arts and sciences.
Download or read book Gentile Bellini s Portrait of Sultan Mehmed II written by Elizabeth Rodini and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2020-08-20 with total page 233 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1479, the Venetian painter Gentile Bellini arrived at the Ottoman court in Istanbul, where he produced his celebrated portrait of Sultan Mehmed II. An important moment of cultural diplomacy, this was the first of many intriguing episodes in the picture's history. Elizabeth Rodini traces Gentile's portrait from Mehmed's court to the Venetian lagoon, from the railway stations of war-torn Europe to the walls of London's National Gallery, exploring its life as a painting and its afterlife as a famous, often puzzling image. Rediscovered by the archaeologist Austen Henry Layard at the height of Orientalist outlooks in Britain, the picture was also the subject of a lawsuit over what defines a “portrait”; it was claimed by Italians seeking to hold onto national patrimony around 1900; and it starred in a solo exhibition in Istanbul in 1999. Rodini's focused inquiry also ranges broadly, considering the nature of historical evidence, the shifting status of authenticity and verisimilitude, and the contemporary political resonance of Old Master paintings. Told as an object biography and imagined as an exploration of art historical methodologies, this book situates Gentile's portrait in evolving dialogues between East and West, uncovering the many and varied ways that objects construct meaning.
Download or read book History of Mehmed the Conqueror written by Kritovoulos and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 234 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five hundred years ago the great walled city of Constantinople fell under the relentless siege of the Ottoman Turks led by Sultan Mehmed II, Mehmed the Conqueror. Kristovoulos, one of the vanquished Greeks, later entered into the service of the Conqueror and began to write a history of the Sultan's life, starting with the year 1451, the beginning of Mehmed's 31-year reign. Death apparently prevented Kritovoulos from completing his account, but the manuscript covering the first seventeen years has been preserved and this exciting chronicle is here translated into English for the first time. Charles T. Riggs, who died in February 1953 at Robert College in modern Istanbul, was a missionary in the Near East. Originally published in 1954. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Download or read book Sultan Mehmed II written by Yusuf Khan and published by Yusuf Khan. This book was released on 2024-01-20 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Sultan Mehmed II: The 21-year-old who brought an end to the Roman Empire" is an authoritative and compelling biography that delves into the life, triumphs, and enduring legacy of Mehmed II, a visionary leader whose strategic brilliance reshaped the course of history. Authored with meticulous research and a keen eye for historical context, this book navigates through the captivating narrative of Mehmed II's life, from the period preceding his birth to his ascent as a formidable ruler of the Ottoman Empire. The narrative unfolds in a rich tapestry, weaving together the geopolitical landscape of the time, Mehmed II's early years, and the remarkable series of events that propelled him to the throne at the tender age of 21. Born in 1432, Mehmed II's childhood and formative years are explored in vivid detail, offering readers a glimpse into the makings of a leader who would go on to achieve unprecedented feats. Mehmed II's reign is characterized by his exceptional intelligence, strategic acumen, and unyielding ambition. The book meticulously explores his military campaigns, highlighting his tactical brilliance and audacious conquests that transformed the Ottoman Empire into a superpower. A true visionary, Mehmed II's leadership was marked by his unwavering commitment to fulfilling Prophet Muhammad's prophecy regarding the conquest of Constantinople. The narrative skillfully captures Mehmed II's audacious conquest of Constantinople in 1453, an event that not only brought an end to the Byzantine Empire but also fulfilled a centuries-old prophecy. Conquering the city at the age of 21, Mehmed II demonstrated not only military prowess but also a deep understanding of siege tactics, solidifying his place in history as a conqueror of unparalleled distinction. This book is a tribute to Mehmed II's enduring legacy, exploring how his leadership style, ambition, and strategic mindset continue to inspire millions around the globe. The author paints a comprehensive portrait of a leader whose vision and determination turned the Ottoman Empire into a superpower, leaving an indelible mark on world history. "Sultan Mehmed II: The 21-year-old Who Brought an End to the Roman Empire" is an immersive journey into the life of a remarkable ruler whose impact reverberates through the corridors of time.
Download or read book Great Eagle written by Aytaç Özkan and published by Blue Dome Press. This book was released on 2016 with total page 213 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An extraordinary biography of the famous sultan for those who wish to know him not only with his military skills but also with his administrative abilities.
Download or read book Mehmed the Conqueror and His Time written by Franz Babinger and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 1978 with total page 616 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: One of the most important figures in Ottoman history, Mehmed was the architect of victories that inspired fear throughout Europe and contributed to an image of the Turk prevalent in Western art and literature for many years. From the Western viewpoint, Mehmed was seen as the man who gave the death blow to Byzantium, destroying the last vestige of the Eastern Roman Empire. Not surprisingly, the Turks regard him as the greatest of all sultans, a figure unparalleled in the history of the world for military prowess, statecraft and patronage of the arts and sciences.
Download or read book History of Mehmed the Conqueror written by Kritovoulos and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2019-03-12 with total page 240 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Five hundred years ago the great walled city of Constantinople fell under the relentless siege of the Ottoman Turks led by Sultan Mehmed II, Mehmed the Conqueror. Kristovoulos, one of the vanquished Greeks, later entered into the service of the Conqueror and began to write a history of the Sultan's life, starting with the year 1451, the beginning of Mehmed's 31-year reign. Death apparently prevented Kritovoulos from completing his account, but the manuscript covering the first seventeen years has been preserved and this exciting chronicle is here translated into English for the first time. Charles T. Riggs, who died in February 1953 at Robert College in modern Istanbul, was a missionary in the Near East. Originally published in 1954. The Princeton Legacy Library uses the latest print-on-demand technology to again make available previously out-of-print books from the distinguished backlist of Princeton University Press. These editions preserve the original texts of these important books while presenting them in durable paperback and hardcover editions. The goal of the Princeton Legacy Library is to vastly increase access to the rich scholarly heritage found in the thousands of books published by Princeton University Press since its founding in 1905.
Download or read book The Sultan of Vezirs written by Theoharis Stavrides and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2021-08-04 with total page 464 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Mahmud Pasha Angelovic served as Grand Vezir under Sultan Mehmed II, in the years following the Ottoman conquest of Constantinople, which were marked by an extensive imperial project, transforming the Ottoman principality into an empire. This book attempts to piece together the available evidence on Mahmud Pasha's Byzantine descent and family network, as well as his multi-faceted contribution to the founding of the new empire, through military leadership, diplomatic practices and architectural and literary patronage, considering also his execution and the creation of a posthumous legend presenting him as a martyr. Using Ottoman, Greek and Western sources, as well as archival material, this study focuses on the period of transition from Byzantine to Ottoman Empire and would be of interest to historians and other specialists studying that period.
Download or read book The Conqueror s Enemies written by Sir Jens and published by . This book was released on 2014-07-27 with total page 686 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Most biographies describe a chronological line of events. This mostly works well, but for a man like Sultan Mehmed II, the Conqueror, who spent his thirty-year reign in constant warfare, it creates an, albeit correct, fragmented view of conflicts. The same enemies come up again and again, at different times, but we never get a comprehensive look at Mehmed II's conflicts with each of his many enemies. This biography does not work its way through Mehmed II's life in chronological order, rather it provides vertical views of each of his enemies, who they were, where they came from and how and why they got into conflict with the Ottoman Empire. Through this, a web is spun that, despite not focusing on Mehmed II, provides a biography which describes Mehmed II and his life as told through the stories of his enemies.
Download or read book On the Sultan s Service written by Douglas S. Brookes and published by Indiana University Press. This book was released on 2020-02-04 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "When at last we were approaching the Harem, the Sultan, surely quite alarmed, said to me in a low voice (was that so the eunuch walking in front of us wouldn't hear, or because in this lonely and dark passageway he was frightened of his own voice?), Ne olacak? 'What is to become of things?'" Translated into English for the first time, this memoir provides fascinating first-hand insight into the personalities, intrigues, and inner workings of the Ottoman palace in its final decades. Written by Halid Ziya Uşaklıgil, who was First Secretary to Sultan Mehmed V and would go on to be one of Turkey's most famous novelists, On the Sultan's Service makes available to English readers the remarkable account of life and work in the Ottoman palace chancery—the public, "business" side of the palace—in its final incarnation. We learn of the court's new role under this second-to-last Sultan in post-Revolution Turkey. No longer exercising political power, the palace negotiated the minefields between political factions, sought ways to unite the empire in the face of sharpening nationalist aspirations, and faced with a kind of shocked despondency the opening salvos of the wars that were to overwhelm the country. Uşaklıgil includes interviews with the Imperial family and descriptions of royal nuptials, the palaces and its visitors, and the crises that shook the court. He delivers an insightful and moving portrait of Mehmed V, the elderly gentleman who reigned over the Ottoman Empire through both Balkan Wars and World War I.
Download or read book Neslishah written by Murat Bardakçi and published by American University in Cairo Press. This book was released on 2017-11-12 with total page 375 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Twice a princess, twice exiled, Neslishah Sultan had an eventful life. When she was born in Istanbul in 1921, cannons were fired in the four corners of the Ottoman Empire, commemorative coins were issued in her name, and her birth was recorded in the official register of the palace. After all, she was an imperial princess and the granddaughter of Sultan Vahiddedin. But she was the last member of the imperial family to be accorded such honors: in 1922 Vahiddedin was deposed and exiled, replaced as caliph-but not as sultan-by his brother (and Neslishah's other grandfather) Abdülmecid; in 1924 Abdülmecid was also removed from office, and the entire imperial family, including three-year-old Neslishah, were sent into exile. Sixteen years later on her marriage to Prince Abdel Moneim, the son of the last khedive of Egypt, she became a princess of the Egyptian royal family. And when in 1952 her husband was appointed regent for Egypt's infant king, she took her place at the peak of Egyptian society as the country's first lady, until the abolition of the monarchy the following year. Exile followed once more, this time from Egypt, after the royal couple faced charges of treason. Eventually Neslishah was allowed to return to the city of her birth, where she died at the age of 91 in 2012. Based on original documents and extensive personal interviews, this account of one woman's extraordinary life is also the story of the end of two powerful dynasties thirty years apart.
Download or read book Sultan Mehmed written by Mariam Seddiq and published by . This book was released on 2023-10-17 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "Verily, you shall conquer Constantinople. What a wonderful leader will her leader be, and a wonderful army will that army be!" For eight centuries, Muslims made countless attempts to fulfill this prophecy made by Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him). In 1453, Sultan Mehmed II's conquest of Constantinople is believed to have realised and embodied this prophecy. At the age of twenty-one, Mehmed toppled one of the greatest empires, the Eastern Roman Empire, Byzantine. His military genius and his disciplined army were unmatched. For the next thirty years, he ruled and conquered much of Asia Minor and stretched Ottoman power into Europe reaching the borders of Hungary and Italy. Mehmed was the most admired and feared leader of the 15th century. His people called him Al-Fatih, the Conqueror, but he was also known as the prince of the Renaissance as his rule gave birth to the golden age of the Ottoman Empire. This biography of Sultan Mehmed II will immerse the reader into the legendary life of one of the most influential and brilliant leaders of all time.
Download or read book Ottoman Sultans Yeditepe Yay nevi written by Erhan Afyoncu and published by Yeditepe Yayınevi. This book was released on 2022-11-01 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ottoman Empire is a great empire that ruled for 600 years in three continents. In the territories that it ruled for 600 years, Ottoman Empire was governed by thirty-six sultans. In this work, these sultans who left their traces in the most glorious days of our history are approached as distinct from their times’ standards of judgement and our contemporary understanding. Dates of birth and death of sultans are addressed chronologically. In addition to this, after informations about wives, children, personalities and regnal years of the sultans are given; significant events are examined with the main lines.
Download or read book Fatih Sultan Mehmed written by Reşad Ekrem Koçu and published by Doğan Yayınları. This book was released on 2024-03-06 with total page 348 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fatih Sultan Mehmed'in çarpıcı yaşam öyküsünü bir de Reşad Ekrem Koçu'nun usta kaleminden okuyun... Reşad Ekrem'in dilinde tarih gerçek hayattan daha canlı, daha güzel, daha büyülü "20. yüzyılın başında şehrin hüzünle yaraladığı ve şehrin hüzünlü ama tamamlanmamış bir imgesini yaratan o özel ruhlardan biridir Reşad Ekrem Koçu." Orhan Pamuk "Uzun yıllar öncesine dönüyorum ve Murat Reis'in Oğlu'nu okumaya başlıyorum. Büyük bir hayranlıkla okuduğum bu roman uçsuz bucaksız denizlerden geçip giderek bana Osmanlı tarihini sevdiriyor. Yazarı Reşad Ekrem Koçu, Osmanlı tarihini 'bugünde yaşatan' mucizevi, görkemli bir yazar! Reşad Ekrem'in eşsiz eseriyle dostluğum artık hep sürecek, herhalde ölünceye kadar..." Selim İleri Fatih Sultan Mehmed: Atalarının en büyük hayalini gerçekleştirip İstanbul'u fetheden kudretli padişah, Osmanlı Devleti'ni imparatorluğa dönüştüren büyük asker... Diğer yandan Avnî mahlasıyla şiirler yazan, sanatçı ve âlimlerin dostu bir hükümdar.
Download or read book The Sultan of Vezirs written by Théoharis Stavrides and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2001 with total page 472 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book studies the life and times of Grand Vezir Mahmud Pasha Angelovic, illuminating aspects of the period of transition of the Balkans and Anatolia from Byzantine to Ottoman rule and the transformation of the Ottoman principality into an empire.
