The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors (2013)

10/06/2013 (GB) • 1h

Documentary

Overview

It was the world's last Islamic empire - a super-power of a million square miles. From its capital in Istanbul it matched the glories of Ancient Rome. And after six centuries in power it collapsed less than a hundred years ago. Rageh Omaar, who has reported from across this former empire, sets out to discover why the Ottomans have vanished from our understanding of the history of Europe. Why so few realise the importance of Ottoman history in today's Middle East. And why you have to know the Ottoman story to understand the roots of many of today's trouble spots from Palestine, Iraq and Israel to Libya, Syria, Egypt, Bosnia and Kosovo.

Top Billed Cast

Rageh Omaar

Self - Presenter

3 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

2013 | 3 Episodes

Season 1 of The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors premiered on October 6, 2013.

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Status

Ended

Network

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Type

Documentary

Original Language

English

Keywords

muslim

emperor

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