This History Channel documentary traces the Ottoman Empire from its beginnings in the 14th century to its incarnation as one of the largest empires in history, spanning three continents.
"This History Channel documentary traces the Ottoman Empire from its beginnings in the 14th century to its incarnation as one of the largest empires in history, spanning three continents."@en
"For over 600 years, it survived as one of history's most complex and enduring empires. At its height, it stretched from Europe, though the Middle-East to the north coast of Africa, controlling the sacred cities of Mecca, Medina and Jerusalem. Its swift spread was fuelled by the fervor of Islamic holy warriors, known for the speed and the power of their attacks. Yet it is an empire also remembered for its cultivation of art, and architecture, and the development of a legal code."@en
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