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The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors

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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.

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Original Network
BBC Two
Episodes & Seasons

1 Season • 3 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2013 – 2013

Premiered: Sun, Oct 6, 2013

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Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Sun, Oct 20, 2013

Season 1, Episode 3: “Mustafa Kemal-Ataturk”

Rageh finds out how this great empire was finally destroyed, and its achievements were mainly lost in the trauma of its final years.

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Trailer: Ottomaanse Rijk - The Ottomans BBC - Geschiedenis collectie 16DVD

Type: Trailer • Published 2014-01-23

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What is The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors about?

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.

How many seasons does The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors have?

The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors comprises 1 season available to explore.

Who stars in The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors?

Key cast members in The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors include Rageh Omaar.

Who created or directed The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors?

The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors was developed and directed by Not specified.