Seeds of Power: Explorations in Ottoman Environmental History

The Ottoman Empire was a large empire that covered a vast area, and this edited volume explores its environmental history through diverse essays that offer new insights into the empire's relationship with the natural world. It will appeal to anyone interested in the environmental history of this remarkable empire.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 292 pages
Publication date: 01 August 2023
Publisher: White Horse Press

The Ottoman Empire, a colossal empire that emerged in the early modern world, left an indelible mark on history, spanning an astonishing expanse from the western outskirts of Vienna to the majestic Caucasus Mountains in the east, and from the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula to the vast Ukrainian steppes in the north. Its vast territorial domain covered an area of 3.81 million square kilometers, making it one of the largest empires of its time.

What truly set the Ottomans apart was not just their remarkable political and military achievements, but also their remarkable ability to understand, adapt, modify, and manage diverse environments. They were pioneers in environmental governance, implementing innovative policies and practices that ensured the sustainability of their empire.

This edited volume is a groundbreaking endeavor, offering a fresh perspective on the Ottomans through the lens of environmental history. Comprising a collection of thought-provoking essays, environmental perspectives shed light on a wide range of historical processes and events throughout the long history of the Ottoman Empire. These essays not only provide new answers to old questions but also raise intriguing new inquiries about the complex ways in which the Ottomans related to, depended on, thought about, and interacted with the natural environment.

Whether you are an avid student of environmental history, a historian with an interest in the Ottoman Empire, or simply someone passionate about exploring the world's rich tapestry of cultures and histories, this volume is sure to captivate your imagination. It appeals to a wide audience, offering insights into the environmental challenges and opportunities faced by one of the world's largest and most enduring empires, the longest-lasting in the history of the Muslim world.

Weight: 468g
Dimension: 153 x 229 x 19 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781912186815