Empire 23. The First of the Ottomans
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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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Fourth Crusade's Betrayal
- The Fourth Crusade of 1204 targeted Constantinople, a Christian city, not Jerusalem.
- Crusaders ransacked the city after unmet financial agreements.
Seljuk Fragility
- The Seljuk Turks, ruling Anatolia, faced internal fragility due to power struggles.
- This made them vulnerable when the Mongols arrived.
Osman's Rise
- Osman, the Ottoman dynasty founder, was born in 1258, the year the Mongols sacked Baghdad.
- He expanded his power through strategic alliances.