Formation Of The Modern State by Rifa'at Ali Abou-el-haj
The Ottoman Empire Sixteenth to Eighteenth Centuries
This work challenges traditional narratives about the development of the modern state by examining the Ottoman Empire's transformation during the 17th and 18th centuries. It argues against the Eurocentric view that modern state formation is a uniquely Western phenomenon, highlighting how the Ottoman Empire's administrative and military reforms were pivotal in its evolution. By focusing on the empire's internal dynamics and its interactions with European powers, the book offers a nuanced perspective on how global forces and local conditions shaped the emergence of modern state structures.
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- Published
- 1991
- Nationality
- Unknown
- Length
- Short
- Pages
- 200-250
- Original Language
- English
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