
34. The Sick Man of Europe
Empire
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The Ottoman Empire: A Turning Point
This chapter explores the late 19th-century challenges faced by the Ottoman Empire under Abdul Hamid II, particularly after the loss of Crimea. It examines geopolitical pressures, the awakening of national identities in the Balkans, and the strategic manipulations by European powers that reshaped the empire's fate.
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