The Tumultuous Rise of Abdelhamid II

This chapter explores the chaotic ascent of Sultan Abdelhamid II in 1876 and the internal and external pressures he faced as he ascended to the Ottoman throne. It highlights his struggle to implement constitutional reforms while dealing with a crumbling empire plagued by political unrest and ethnic tensions. The narrative further examines the implications of his reign, including the dark legacies of the Hamidian regiments and the Armenian Reform Project amidst a backdrop of cultural and geopolitical strife.