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I bought this as an ebook I will try to convert it to PDF so everybody can read it for free.

This book describes and illustrates the armies of the embattled Ottoman Turkish Empire involved in 19th-century wars during the Empire's long spiral of decline.

During the so called 'long 19th century', between the end of the Napoleonic Wars in 1815 and the outbreak of World War I in 1914, the difficulties faced by the Ottoman Turkish Empire were a recurrent factor in international geopolitics. Against a background of Russian–Ottoman rivalry, France and Britain supported the Empire during the Crimean War (1854–56), but not in the Russo–Turkish War (1877–78).

Portraying the uniforms, arms and appearance of Ottoman troops during this period, this book traces the history of the Ottoman Empire throughout this period, when no fewer than ten wars of regional insurgency and foreign expansion against the Empire were fought in territories in south-eastern Europe, the Middle East and North Africa.

Using rare photos and illustrations from Turkish, Balkan and other sources, author, Gabriele Esposito details the history of the multi-ethnic Ottoman armies periodic attempts to modernize which enabled them to win some victories at a tactical level. But the Empire – 'the sick man of Europe' – lacked a coherent strategy or sufficient resources, and failed attempts to crush regional uprisings and to defend borders, saw the steady loss of territories. Due to misgovernment and economic failure, unrest finally boiled over in 1908–09, reducing the sultan's court to a largely ceremonial role, and installing a military government by the 'Young Turks' led by the general Enver Pasha.

This book is a vivid description of the organization, operations, uniforms and equipment of one of the most active and varied armies of the 'long 19th century' and paints a detailed picture of the Ottoman Empire's struggle to maintain control of its territories.
 

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Yes it is. You might be enemy of Ataturk but this country founded by him. Every children should now who is he.
She shouldn't be saying "Atatürk'ü düşündüğümde ağlayasım geliyor".
Stop underestimating Turkish people.
 

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5 year old kids come from school with talks(?) of Atatürk and can you even call that humane?
Is that your new self victimizing method? I guess you guys need to get crative now that headscarf ban is lifted.
What do you say about the 5 year old girls being forced to cover their hair? Is that humane?
 

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Wasnt there troll called Hurshid Pasha aka Hurshit who managed to piss off everybody. He basically became a meme.

I use to lurk at PDF Turkish forum part until I became a member. Too bad I missed out on Hurshit. I would have had a field day with that Loser.
 
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Wasnt there troll called Hurshid Pasha aka Hurshit who managed to piss off everybody. He basically became a meme.

I use to lurk at PDF Turkish forum part until I became a member. Too bad I missed out on Hurshit. I would have had a field day with that Loser.
I know you're only talking about him but I'm resetting the counter
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There were other good people, I'm not sure if they came here and use a different username.
 

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Is that your new self victimizing method? I guess you guys need to get crative now that headscarf ban is lifted.
What do you say about the 5 year old girls being forced to cover their hair? Is that humane?
You can't do stuff to kids against their family's wishes, I guess this does not work for you as you think you are strong and you can bully.
 

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You can't do stuff to kids against their family's wishes, I guess this does not work for you as you think you are strong and you can bully.
Cocuklariniz Ataturk'u sevecek diye mi korkunuz? Kiyamam.
Zorunlu din dersi kaldirilsin dense demediginizi birakmazsiniz ama.
 

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Cocuklariniz Ataturk'u sevecek diye mi korkunuz? Kiyamam.
Zorunlu din dersi kaldirilsin dense demediginizi birakmazsiniz ama.
Atatürk is political, you can't brainwash small kids with CHP stuff. While multiparty is allowed there are still single-party policies in place. Turkish people deserve better. I will leave the matter at that until it is time again.
 

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