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Though sovereignty is but a fleeting joy in the world
It is but a tent pitched for a moment in the midst of strife
Let no one be proud of the state of this age
For sovereignty is a true and lasting thing only when attained through justice
III. Selim Han
The “Kayı” series, the most widely read Ottoman history series of recent times, continues from where it left off with the volume KAYI VIII: Reform, Coup and State. In this work, Prof. Dr. Ahmet Şimşirgil recounts the periods of Ottoman sultans starting with the accession of III. Osman Han to the throne, followed by the reigns of III. Mustafa Han, I. Abdulhamid Han, III. Selim Han, and IV. Mustafa Han.
During this period, spanning exactly half a century, alongside wars, peace treaties, reforms, construction activities, and the lives of the Ottoman sultans and important statesmen;
You will see the betrayals committed against the state and feel sorrow!
You will see the struggle waged for the spread of Islam in Circassia and be inspired to strive!
You will read how Crimea was lost and be filled with grief!
You will witness the devastation caused by coups in the country!
You will burn with indignation at the negligence that led to the burning of the Ottoman fleet at Çeşme Bay!
You will be thrilled to see the sultans’ tireless efforts to halt the country’s decline and restore it to prosperity!
You will take pride in Napoleon’s Egyptian campaign and, subsequently, in Cezzâr Ahmed Pasha’s defense of Acre!
These and many more issues await you in the book KAYI VIII: Reform, Coup and State, presented with Prof. Dr. Ahmet Şimşirgil’s unique style and insights.