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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
Authors
Semih Satıroğlu
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0000-0001-8364-8491
Türkiye
Publication Date
June 29, 2025
Submission Date
February 15, 2025
Acceptance Date
April 27, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 1970 Number: 11