Faroqhi, Suraiya
Approaching Ottoman History: An Introduction to the Sources
- ISBN 13:
- 9780521666480
- author:
- Faroqhi, Suraiya
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2000
- Pages:
- 276
- Dimensions:
- 22.8 x 15.3 x 1.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Middle East, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Approaching Ottoman History: An Introduction to the Sources
This comprehensive guide provides an introduction to the state-of-the-art in Ottoman history, exploring how primary and secondary sources can be used to interpret the past. Suraiya Faroqhi draws on a range of archival and narrative sources to explain their significance and limitations.
By adopting a critical approach to historical documents, Faroqhi encourages readers to think critically about the information they encounter, dispelling common misconceptions about official records.