Ottoman Warfare, 1500-1700

by Rhoads Murphey

Overview

A study of the Ottoman military machine and its successes in Europe, North Africa and the Middle East in a period when they were feared by western European states and the focus of much military concern. The book is intended for undergraduate courses in early modern history, Ottoman history, history of the Middle East and North Africa, and for military historians.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781857283884
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	11/17/1998
Series:	Warfare and History
Pages:	300
Product dimensions:	6.12(w) x 9.19(h) x (d)

About the Author

Rhoads Murphey University of Birmingham

Table of Contents

1 General political framework: the evolving context 2 Material constraints on Ottoman warfare: the immutable context 3 Military manpower and military spending: an attempt at realistic assessment 4 Troop movement and army transport 5 Provisioning the army 6 Ottoman methods of warfare: experience, competence and adherence to standard norms of contemporary military practice 7 Motivational and psychological aspects of Ottoman warfare 8 The aftereffects of Ottoman warfare: a review of the essential elements of Ottoman pragmatism in the military sphere 9 Conclusion – war and social transformation in the Ottoman empire

Editorial Reviews

'This is an informative, well written work which serves both as a reliable text-book and as a stimulus to further debate.' - English Historical Review

From the Publisher

Examines the Ottoman military machine, detailing its success in Europe, North Africa, and the Middle East. Focuses mainly on the evolution of the Ottoman military organization and its subsequent impact on Ottoman society in a period of change, analyzing why the Ottomans were the focus of such intense military concern. Provides a detailed study of several campaigns, recreating the physical and psychological realities of war as experienced by Ottoman soldiers. Includes b&w historical illustrations. Murphey is a senior lecturer at the Center for Byzantine, Ottoman, and modern Greek Studies at the University of Birmingham, UK. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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