Take an in-depth look at one of the most important empires of the early modern era with this comprehensive survey of the Ottoman Empire. First published in the 18th century, William Chauvenet and William Eton's landmark study covers everything from Ottoman government and society to the state of the provinces and British commerce. A must-read for students of history and politics. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.