The Ottomans. History of a Great Empire

The Ottoman Empire is one of the most powerful and great powers. Over six centuries, the House of Osman achieved the impossible, transforming from a small beylik into a vast and influential state. The representatives of the House of Osman made a tremendous contribution and left a mark in history, not only through their successes and conquests but also through palace intrigues, conspiracies, and bloodshed among brothers. Where did the tradition of executing other claimants to the Ottoman throne come from? Which sultan had about a hundred children? Is it true that Suleiman the Magnificent enjoyed making shoes? How did a simple slave girl manage to captivate the great sultan of the Ottoman Empire? Why was Hurrem Sultan nicknamed Roxelana in Europe? Why was the death of Mehmed I reported only on the 41st day? Why was the position of grand vizier extremely undesirable during the reign of Selim the Grim? Why did officials sentenced to death have to run through all the palace gardens to their gates? The entire history of the Ottoman dynasty and the Great Ottoman Empire from its emergence to its zenith and the beginning of its decline.