Recommended reading on the Ottoman Empire

Marcus · Post by **Marcus** » 22 Feb 2007 15:21

The idea of this sticky is to collect recommendations on good books dealing with the Ottoman Empire, in particular during the 1908-1923 era.

Please post the title, author and a short (or long) explanation as to why you feel that particular title deserves to be included.

/Marcus

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Peter H · Post by **Peter H** » 23 Feb 2007 08:30

For English readers:

Ordered to Die: A History of the Ottoman Army in the First World War by Edward Erickson

http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/GM1516.aspx

It may have its faults but the best history in English on the Ottoman Army in WW1.

Defeat in Detail: The Ottoman Army in the Balkans, 1912-1913

http://www.greenwood.com/catalog/C7888.aspx

Erickson's next work--somewhat dry,but the penultimate history of the Balkan Wars concerning the Ottoman Army.

Peter H · Post by **Peter H** » 02 Mar 2007 01:08

Bloody Ridge Diary of Lt. Mehmed Fasih

http://user.online.be/~snelders/newpub/newpubfasih.htm

Fasih's diary while serving with the 47th Regiment at Gallipoli.

Peter H · Post by **Peter H** » 02 Mar 2007 14:39

Gallipoli - The Turkish Story by Kevin Fewster, Vecihi Basarin and Hatice Basarin

http://shop.abc.net.au/browse/product.a ... tid=597073

Researched in Australia with assistance from the sons and daughters of Turkish Gallipoli veterans..

seljuk · Post by **seljuk** » 26 Mar 2007 12:38

Osman's Dream
Caroline Finkel
http://www.osmansdream.com/

"all future historians will have to take note of this brilliantly concise yet thoroughly revisionary account of over 600 years of Turkish civilization...Elegantly written, Osman's Dream should be read by everyone interested in history, the Ottomans, imperialism, and the current status of Turkey's application to enter the EU."
Gerald MacLean, author of The Rise of Oriental Travel and Re-Orienting the Renaissance: Cultural Exchanges with the East

Peter H · Post by **Peter H** » 28 Mar 2007 13:16

Dr Ericksons new book,April 2007:

Ottoman Army Effectiveness in WW1, A Comparative Study

http://www.amazon.com/Ottoman-Army-Effe ... 189&sr=1-1

emir pasha · Post by **emir pasha** » 07 Apr 2007 17:42

"Ottoman Steam Navy 1828-1922", Conway Maritime Press

Peter H · Post by **Peter H** » 19 Apr 2007 14:10

The End of the Ottoman Empire, 1908-1923,A.Macfie

A general read but very good in presenting the broad picture of the era.

Peter H · Post by **Peter H** » 10 May 2007 09:31

Andrew Mango's biography of Kemal.

Peter H · Post by **Peter H** » 15 Jun 2007 14:24

Feldgrau in Jerusalem : Das Levantekorps des kaiserlichen Deutschland

Peter H · Post by **Peter H** » 20 Jun 2007 11:39

I. Dunya Sacasinda Turk Askeri Kiyafetleri(Turkish Military Uniforms During WW1)

http://www.zerobooksonline.com/tr/produ ... oduct=1874

gallipoli1915 · Post by **gallipoli1915** » 30 Jun 2007 22:34

They are Turkish. Hope will be translate to English soon.

1- Title is "Gallipoli War according to the Head of Staffs"
Written by Col. Hayri, Col. Izzeddin/Maj. Burhaneddin, Cpt. Celaleddin and Bnb. Nihad
Transcription to Modern Turkish by Dr. Burhan Sayılır

2- Title is "Atatürk and the Officers of Gallipoli"
Written by Sermet Atacanlı, Turkish Ambassador to Japan

Peter H · Post by **Peter H** » 12 Jan 2008 14:27

Gallipoli 1915 & Through Turkish Eyes,Haluk Oral

http://www.kitapyurdu.com/kitap/default ... a=32384648

Abdul Hadi Pasha · Post by **Abdul Hadi Pasha** » 29 Jan 2008 17:50

Arabs and Young Turks: Ottomanism, Arabism, and Islamism in the Ottoman Empire, 1908-1918 by Hasan Kayali
The Young Turks in Opposition by M. Sukru Hanioglu
The Birth of Modern Turkey: The Ottoman Military and the March to WWI by Handan Nezir-Akmese
Image and Imperialism in the Ottoman Revolutionary Press, 1908-1911 by Palmira Brummett

domster · Post by **domster** » 08 Feb 2008 14:24

Frontiers of the State in the Late Ottoman Empire: Transjordan, 1850-1921 by Eugene L. Rogan

All about ottoman expansion in Jordan, Arab resistance to centralised control and a very good section (but sadly short) on the 1st world war, Arab revolt etc. Some good documentary material on militias, conscription, Circassian units etc. all from original archival material.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Frontiers-State ... 667&sr=8-1

Cheers
Dominic