This book provides an account of the Ottoman Wars against the backdrop of local context and through the profiles of key figures.

· Growing interest in the history of the Middle East and imperial history as people want to know about the historical background to current affairs

· Brings to life the characters who actually fought in these wars, from significant Ottoman figures to the common recruit

· Uses many previously neglected manuscripts, texts, illustrations and maps to provide a unique account of the wars

· There are no other books on this subject