GEO 395 ,396 - Sultans,Harems,& Slaves:The Ottoman Empire

Institution:

Muhlenberg College

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Description:

This course will examine the history of the Ottoman Empire from its rise in the midfourteenth century to its demise in the early twentieth century. We will trace the development of the Ottoman state from a small warrior principality on the frontiers of Byzantium to a multiethnic, multireligious world empire ruling the Middle East, Southeast Europe, and the Mediterranean. We will consider Ottoman state institutions relations with other states, Muslim and Christian minority rights and communal conflict the impact of the rise of the European Great Powers the development of nationalisms and the emergence of national successor states in all regions of the former empire. Meets general academic requirements D or H (and W which applies to 396 only).

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.muhlenberg.edu

Phone Number:

(484) 664-3100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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