Bloomsbury Birth of Modern Turkey - Bloomsbury History Book

Explore the transformation of the Ottoman Empire through this detailed historical account. Birth of Modern Turkey examines the rise of the Ottoman military and its path toward World War I. This book details how the military adopted the Prussian School of Empire, viewing itself as the true embodiment of the Ottoman Turkish nation state. Readers will learn about the decisive role the military played in the 1908 Constitutional Revolution and how these forces led the Ottoman Empire into World War I as part of the Central Powers. By utilizing original Ottoman and German sources, this work provides a clear look at how military policy and thinking helped shape the eventual triumph of Ataturk. This volume is part of the International Library of Twentieth Century History, making it an essential resource for students and historians interested in world history and the origins of the modern Turkish state. It offers a deep look into the military influences and political shifts that changed the course of the twentieth century.