Mikhail, Alan

God's Shadow: The Ottoman Sultan Who Shaped the Modern World

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ISBN 13:
9780571331949
author:
Mikhail, Alan
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Faber & Faber
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
496
Dimensions:
19.8 x 12.9 x 3 centimeters (0.4
Genre:
History, Middle East, General,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£14.95

Description

The Ottoman Sultan Who Shaped the Modern World Alan Mikhail's groundbreaking account of the life and world of Sultan Selim I offers a fresh perspective on global history. By redefining key events such as the voyages of Christopher Columbus, the Protestant Reformation, and the trans-atlantic slave trade, Mikhail reveals how the Ottoman Empire played a pivotal role in shaping the modern world. Drawing on previously unexamined sources, Mikhail vividly recaptures Selim's life and world, providing a gripping narrative that radically reshapes our understanding of the past. As a leading historian, Mikhail brings his expertise to bear on this major historical topic, producing an historical masterwork that will appeal to anyone interested in the history of the Middle East and beyond. With its engaging narrative and meticulous research, God's Shadow is a compelling read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the complex events that have shaped our world.

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