From the magic of 'Constantinople, the Protected Land,' as some liked to call Istanbul, throughout the Arab world and across history, passing through the secrets hidden behind the scenes of its sultans—from a life rich in knowledge and work in politics, history, and literature, to the art of architecture and stone palaces deeply rooted in history—Professor İlber Ortaylı, the General Director of the Topkapı Palace Museum and one of today's leading historians in Turkey, draws the material for his fascinating book 'Rediscovering the Ottomans' (Osmanlı’yı Yeniden Keşfetmek). Reading this book will change the preconceived notions some of us may have formed about the Ottoman era and the Ottomans alike.

One hundred and fifty thousand copies of this book were sold in 2006, making it the best-selling book in Turkey. It has been translated into Bulgarian, Greek, and English, and now it is released in Arabic. Whether this book illuminates our knowledge of the historical development of the Ottomans or analyzes the hidden aspects of Ottoman history, its author is undoubtedly an expert in communication and conveying ideas; he is known in Turkey as 'the one who made history fun'.

In this book, İlber Ortaylı introduces the reader to a different perspective on the Ottoman Sultanate, Ottoman identity, and the family life of the Ottomans. He also sheds light on the advanced Ottoman administrative system, the sultans, palaces, cities, and prominent archaeological landmarks.

• Publishing House: Arab Scientific Publishers/Lebanon
• Author: İlber Ortaylı
• Number of Pages: 215
• Year of Publication: 2012
• ISBN: 9789953878386
• Cover Type: Paperback