A book that not only lacks an objective perspective on the history of the Ottoman Empire but goes as far as to question the genocide of the Pontians and Armenians, characterizing them as controversial. In order to justify Turkish atrocities, it constantly presents examples of violence from the side of Greeks against Turks. The author even argues that the majority of Ottoman subjects did not seek autonomy but rather wished to remain within the framework of the Ottoman state!

Excellent book, very useful and essential manual for those interested in the period of the Ottoman Empire, as it covers the period from the beginning of the Ottoman state to the end of the golden age of the empire, while also containing an analysis of the main institutions of the state.