Empire
23. The First of the Ottomans
Dec 13, 2022
Peter Frankopan, a Professor of Global History at Oxford University, dives deep into the early days of the Ottoman Empire. He explores how Osman I, the empire's founder, seized power in the Balkans, revolutionizing regional dynamics. The conversation highlights the pivotal role of the Fourth Crusade in shaping the empire's rise, along with the strategic acumen of the Ottomans and their military tactics. Frankopan also humorously links Vlad the Impaler’s resistance against Ottoman expansion to this complex historical narrative, revealing fascinating interconnections of power.
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- The fourth crusade of 1204 resulted in a Christian attack on Christian city of Zara in Croatia, highlighting the complex dynamics and unintended consequences of the crusades.
- Timur's victory in the Battle of Ankara in 1402 opened opportunities for the Byzantine Romans to gain support and alliances, eventually leading to the Ottomans realigning their focus on capturing Constantinople.
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