ottoman empire, 1288-1918

An English boy, shipwrecked, hungry, and lost, finds his way into the court of Constantine where he is interpreted as a symbol of good luck and, as such, ordered to be kept always near the king.

Explores the reign of Suleyman the Magnificent, a 16th century ruler of the Ottoman Empire. Looks at his legacy both as a barbaric warlord and as a cultured visionary.

Discusses the history and decline of the Ottoman Empire over the past three centuries.

Explores the history, society, economy, military, and culture of the Ottoman Empire. Includes a chronology.

Francis Crawford of Lymond secretkt searches the Ottoman empire for his son, while on a mission to the Turkish Sultan. His son is a pawn in a political game that includes treason, enslavement, and murder.

An English boy, shipwrecked, hungry, and lost, finds his way into the court of Constantine where he is interpreted as a symbol of good luck and, as such, ordered to be kept always near the king.

Describes the everday lives of the people living in the Ottoman Empire.

Briefly discusses the rise, achievements, and decline of the Empire.