Dear Reader,
I decided to write about the ottoman empire because it was fascinating to me how this group came to rule most of the world during that time. The Ottomans are an interesting group. They began as a small Turkish State that slowly started absorbing other states that led into a period of domination. I did not know too much about the Ottoman Empire before i began my research. I had not every really learned about them. In history class we did not focus on them but briefly described how they were a powerful group. I learned that they had a vast knowledge and powerful leaders to guide them to victory in the battles they fought.
My research questions were first off, who were the Ottomans? I wanted to first gain a general knowledge of the empire before i became more specific, then i started asking more challenging questions. Some of my questions were, How did no one else see this coming and prepare to stop it?How were the Ottomans able to sneakily take over so many countries? and Why went the Ottomans able to concur the rest of the world if they were such a dominant, unyielding group?
I found many links and books regarding the Ottomans. Many facts are available on the internet describing each and every event that lead up to the decline of the empire. I also found a valuable amount of information on the rulers of this dynasty.
I learned that the Ottomans were very powerful and diligent. It truly amazes me how such a small empire was able to grow and grow into something much more. To be able to gain that much power for that period of time shows just how powerful they were. This was a very important time in history. It was not just a minor event that happened, but a major one that changed history.
My research makes a difference to me because this was the first assignment that I got specific in. I did a lot of research and gained a vast knowledge of this great dynasty. What I learned was just a piece of the history of the world, but its one more piece of information I have gained knowledge in and I plan on continuing into the past of our world. This information i have provided will most certainly help others. It is a great source of information that would be great for someone who wants to learn more about the Ottomans.
Sincerely,
Callan Charron