Why was Franz Joseph important in WWI? Why didn't the Ottomans invade Austria during the Napoloeonic Wars? Why did Russia enter WW1? Why did the Ottoman Empire kill Armenians? Why did Austria-Hungary annex Bosnia and Herzegovina? Why did Metternich think nationalism threatened ...
Why was NATO important to the Cold War? Why was the Ottoman Empire considered such a valuable ally? Why was the annexation of Crimea illegal? Why was St. Petersburg so important to the Russian Empire? Why did Russia enter WW1? Why was the Russian army near collapse by 1916?
One of the greatest empires in history, the Ottomans reigned for more than 600 years before crumbling on the battlefields of World War I.
When the topic of great world empires comes up, there are a few that immediately come to mind. The Roman Empire, the Achaemenid Empire, and of course the Ottoman Empire. For hundreds of years, this latter group was one of the most feared and powerful empires in the entire world. But wh...
Ankaraexperiences a fair amount of snowfall during the winter months, and if you’re looking for reliable snowfall during a city break, this is the spot for you. It’s also an excellent place for history and architecture lovers, with examples of Ottoman Empire buildings everywhere. Ankara Castl...
Why Not Try an Ottoman on for Size? Be Inspired by the Empire That Looked Both East and West
These were heady days for me as an economic adviser. My wish, it seemed on some days, was the White House's command. One morning, in September 1989, I appealed to the US Government for $1bn for Poland's currency stabilisation. By evening, the White House confirmed the money. No kiddi...
Another way nationalism led to WW1 was that Austria-Hungary and Russia were competing to gain dominance in the Balkans. The Balkans was composed of Serbs, Bulgarians, Romanians, and other groups. Serbs sided with Russia because they were mostly Slavic. Serbia wanted to form an nation on th...
Tulips are iconic flowers known for their petals that stand vertically. The height of the Ottoman empire helped to spread tulips far and wide. The Siam tulip is well-known in Thailand, but it is actually not related to tulips at all. ...
Why did the Ottoman Empire join WW1? Why did Germany join WW1? Why did Austria-Hungary seek German support before invading Bosnia? Why was Serbia upset with Austria-Hungary? Why was Serbia mad at Austria-Hungary in 1908? Why did Austria become part of Germany in 1938? Why did so many ...