Lords of the Horizons: A History of the Ottoman Empire

£8.99

The history of the Ottoman Empire all too often seems to be the preserve of academics. Jason Goodwin ignores this convention, preferring a dramatic and personal approach and bringing the Ottoman Empire alive with enthusiasm and humour.

Lords of the Horizons is an evocation of the power of the Ottoman Empire, which swelled and declined over a period of six centuries. It charts the Empire's history from the first campaigns to the Charge of the Light Brigade, from the Crusades to the Dardanelles, and aims to bring to life details of Ottoman life.

A good read for anyone interested in Turkey or the surrounding countries.