A military history of the Ottomans

By Mesut Uyar

Subjects: Turkey, Military History, Turkey. Ordu, History

Description: This is a survey based on Ottoman and Turkish interpretations of how a nomadic society developed a professional military institution that would play a significant role in world history from 1300-1918. The book focuses the revolutions in military affairs and transformations that enabled the Ottomans to field an effective fighting machine.