Reforms in the Ottoman Empire 1856-1876

Reforms in the Ottoman Empire 1856-1876

This work by American historian Roderic H. Davison details the critical period of the Ottoman Empire's Tanzimat reforms, beginning with the Edict of Reforms (1856) and ending with the proclamation of the First Constitutional Era (1876).

The book evaluates the reforms undertaken by the Ottoman Empire in administrative, legal, financial, and military fields within the framework of diplomatic relations with European states. The rights of non-Muslim subjects, the pursuit of equality in the legal system, modernization efforts in the bureaucracy, and the transformation of state-society relations are central to the work. 

Davison demonstrates that these reforms were not merely a result of Western pressure; they were also linked to the Ottoman Empire's own internal dynamics. Thus, the book becomes a classic study that examines the Tanzimat period not in a single dimension, but holistically, considering its political, social, and international contexts. 

“Reform in the Ottoman Empire 1856–1876” is an essential reference source for both researchers seeking to understand Ottoman modernization and readers interested in the history of 19th-century diplomacy and politics.

Author: Roderic H. Davison

 Publisher: Dergah Publications

 ISBN: 9786257660501

 Binding: Paperback

 Language: Turkish

 Dimensions: 13.5 x 21 cm

 Number of Pages: 626