The Ottoman Empire: A Comprehensive History
Introduction
Once upon a time, in the vast expanse of the Middle East, there lived the Ottoman Empire. It was one of the most powerful and influential empires that ever existed, stretching over the lands of present-day Turkey, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, parts of North Africa, and many other surrounding countries. The empire was founded in the 14th century by Osman I, a Turkish ruler who united various Turkish tribes under his leadership.
