The Ottoman Empire stood at a crossroads of intercontinental trade, stretching from the Balkans and the Black Sea region through Middle East and most of the North African coast for six centuries up to World War I. This book examines Ottoman Empire's economic institutions, and explores the reasons fo...

The Ottoman Empire stood at a crossroads of intercontinental trade, stretching from the Balkans and the Black Sea region through Middle East and most of the North African coast for six centuries up to World War I. This book examines Ottoman Empire's economic institutions, and explores the reasons for the longevity of this large empire.