The First of the Modern Ottomans deserves a wide readership, not just for the past it portrays but as well for the philosophical questions that have endured into our own time.' Madeline C. Zilfi, ...

The contributors challenge this view, demonstrating how the Ottomans came to be modern on their own terms. They explore the Ottomans as politicians and diplomats, military reformers, artists and ...

and a contemporary art gallery. Its story intertwines Ottoman grandeur, Byzantine heritage, and modern innovation, making it a must-visit destination. A 500-year-old jewel in the crown of Istanbul ...