Book Review

The Ottoman Empire, 1700-1922, Donald Quataert

Number: 11 June 29, 2025
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The Ottoman Empire, 1700-1922, Donald Quataert

Abstract

In this article, I examine Donald Quataert’s The Ottoman Empire, 1700–1922 through the lenses of historical nuity, methodological consistency, and the analysis of mentality. What makes the book particularly note worthy is Quataert’s approach to the Ottoman legacy not merely as a political or cultural residue, but as an intellectual structure that still persists in contemporary life. Written using a comparative historical method, the study addresses contentious topics—such as the dissolution of empires, bureaucratic transformation processes, and the events of 1915 involving Armenians—with a concern for objectivity. However, I also critically engage with certain empirical shortcomings and the book’s heavy reliance on secondary sources. In particular, my proposal to interpret the fall of the Ottoman Empire within the framework of mentality analysis is intended as a contribution to the scholarly conversation. Quataert’s work is a thought-provoking and inspiring contribution not only to historiography but also to the field of international relations.

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Primary Language

Turkish

Subjects

International Politics , Political Science (Other)

Journal Section

Book Review

Publication Date

June 29, 2025

Submission Date

February 15, 2025

Acceptance Date

April 27, 2025

Published in Issue

Year 1970 Number: 11

Chicago
Satıroğlu, Semih. 2025. “Osmanlı İmparatorluğu 1700-1922, Donald Quataert”. Diplomasi Ve Strateji Dergisi, nos. 11: 49-53. https://izlik.org/JA73LE33GX.

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