Armies of the Ottoman Empire 1775–1820
Armies of the Ottoman Empire 1775–1820
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About this book
At the close of the 18th century the Ottoman Empire still had huge military potential. It was a complex structure of military provinces, autonomous regions and virtually independent 'regencies'. The Ottoman Empire had a larger population than its land could actually support which resulted in bloated cities, migration to under-populated mountainous areas, widespread banditry and piracy. It also meant that Ottoman armies had a ready pool of military manpower. With numerous illustrations, including eight full page colour artworkss by Angus Mcbride, this fascinating text by David Nicolle explores the armies of the Ottoman empire from 1775 until 1820.
Contents
Introduction · The People of the Ottoman Empire · Chronology · Recruitment and Ranking · Traditional Forces · The New Armies · The Navy · Glossary · Further Reading · The Plates
Paperback; March 1998; 48 pages; ISBN: 9781855326972