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Fall Of Ottoman Empire Essay

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Sick man of Europe-Two disintegration before the fall of Ottoman Empire

The 19th century, world was changing very quickly. On the one hand, The Industrial Revolution in Europe carried out in full swing. On the other hand, some countries have just opened their doors, by guns and warships. The strength between countries had been expanded. Traditional empire such as Qing and Ottoman got huge impact in all aspects. In this article, it will focus on the fall of Ottoman Empire. What and how those factors and events affect a giant empire which across Asia, Europe and Africa.

During 15th century to 19th century, Ottoman Empire was the only Islamic forces can rival with Christian power. Even more early, it curbed the Cruciata at the battle of Nicopolis, …show more content…

Even in Firearms Age, Ottoman still was the pioneer. In 1453, the Ottoman army used the giant cannon which more than 8 meters long, about 75 cm in diameter to break through the thick walls of Constantinople. That was a quite importance event to symbolizing the end of the castle era. Moreover, its firearm soldier yeniceri which mean the new army also was the noted army in 16th century. For example, in the battle of Mohachi (1526), the new army hurried to carriage, fence and stakes as a line of defense, blocking the Hungarian cavalry very …show more content…

During the early age, because of the Ottoman Empire of the powerful, even some of the nation wants to be independent, they had to face the fact that both trade and traffic arteries are under Ottoman Empire controlled. Also, it did not allow the existence of the king at those occupations, which mean they can’t have a prestigious leader to lead the movement. More importance, in the political system of Ottoman, except Sudan, most of the official positions cannot be hereditary which avoid the accumulation and transmission of private power. Moreover, it practiced central bureaucratic system to replace the system of local vassals, all income of the officials provide from central. In addition, the political system of Ottoman did not apply to accumulation of private

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