{"product_id":"ottoman-turkey","title":"Ottoman Turkey","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eA history of the Ottoman Empire's rise from a small tribe in 13th century Asia Minor.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Ottoman Empire began with a small tribe led by Othman in 13th century Asia Minor. Under successive sultans, it grew from a minor power to control over vast territories across Europe and Asia. The empire's military success relied on rewards for soldiers including plunder, slaves, and land grants from conquered territories. However, after the death of Suleiman the Magnificent, the empire began a slow decline marked by weak rulers, corruption, and military failures. Christian subjects in Ottoman territories faced worsening conditions as the empire's government decayed. The empire's decline accelerated as neighboring powers seized its European territories in the early 20th century. The empire's final years saw the rise of the Young Turks, who attempted to reform the empire but ultimately failed to prevent its collapse.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Desert Raven Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49476453564571,"sku":"DRP-HIS-EBK-OTTOMAN_TURKEY","price":5.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0772\/6543\/6827\/files\/67927185c0dd27b3baede40a9a410fbe.jpg?v=1788912814","url":"https:\/\/store.desertravenpress.com\/products\/ottoman-turkey","provider":"Desert Raven Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}