Sultan Abdul Hamid II - The Last Great Ottoman Sultan

ABOUT THIS BOOK

Sultan Abdul Hamid II – The Last Great Ottoman Sultan by Muhammad Harb is an English biography examining the life, rule and legacy of one of the most significant figures of the late Ottoman Empire.

Drawing on Ottoman, Turkish and Arabic sources, Muhammad Harb presents Sultan Abdul Hamid II within the political, historical and intellectual circumstances of his era. The book explores his rule, domestic and foreign policies, Pan-Islamism, opposition to his reign and the challenges facing the Ottoman Empire during this critical period.

Originally written in Arabic, this edition is the first English translation of Muhammad Harb's work and has been translated, explained and footnoted by Mawlana Farid Patel. It is an important read for anyone interested in Sultan Abdul Hamid II, Ottoman history and Islamic history.

Author: Muhammad Harb
Translator: Mawlana Farid Patel