The Ottomans A Cultural Legacy【電子書籍】[ Diana Darke ]

＜p＞＜strong＞A richly illustrated guide to the Ottoman Empire, 100 years since its dissolution, unravelling its complex cultural legacy and profound impact on Europe, North Africa and the Middle East.＜/strong＞＜/p＞ ＜p＞At its height, the Ottoman Empire spread from Yemen to the gates of Vienna. Western perceptions of the Ottomans have often been distorted by Orientalism, characterizing their rule as oppressive and destructive, while seeing their culture as exotic and incomprehensible. Based on a lifetimes experience of living and working across its former provinces, Diana Darke offers a unique overview of the Ottoman Empires cultural legacy one century after its dissolution. She uncovers a vibrant, sophisticated civilization that embraced both arts and sciences, whilst welcoming refugees from all ethnicities and religions, notably Christians and Jews.＜/p＞ ＜p＞Darke celebrates the culture of the Ottoman Empire, from its aesthetics and architecture to its scientific and medical innovations, in．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る