The End of the Ottoman Empire

Miniseries

The Ottomans ruled for 6 centuries over 3 continents. Starting in the 19th Century England and France orchestrated the collapse of the empire.Ethnic and political challenges have arisen from the modern nations born from this collapse.

Where to Watch The End of the Ottoman Empire • Miniseries

2 Episodes

The Nations Against the Empire
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The Nations Against the EmpireBetween the independence of Greece in 1830 and the Balkan Wars of 1912-1913, the Ottoman Empire totally receded from Europe after five centuries of domination.
A Fragmented Middle East
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A Fragmented Middle EastIn 1914, a weakened Ottoman Empire joined World War 1 on the side of Germany, Bulgaria and the Austro-Hungarian Empire. It literally had to fight on every one of its borders.