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The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors

★4.2 2013 1 Season TV-MA

It was the world's last Islamic empire - a super-power of a million square miles. From its capital in Istanbul it matched the glories of Ancient Rome. And after six centuries in power it collapsed less than a hundred years ago. Rageh Omaar, who has reported from across this former empire, sets out to discover why the Ottomans have vanished from our understanding of the history of Europe. Why so few realise the importance of Ottoman history in today's Middle East. And why you have to know the Ottoman story to understand the roots of many of today's trouble spots from Palestine, Iraq and Israel to Libya, Syria, Egypt, Bosnia and Kosovo.

Seasons & episodes

1 season · 3 episodes

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Synopsis

It was the world's last Islamic empire - a super-power of a million square miles. From its capital in Istanbul it matched the glories of Ancient Rome. And after six centuries in power it collapsed less than a hundred years ago. Rageh Omaar, who has reported from across this former empire, sets out to discover why the Ottomans have vanished from our understanding of the history of Europe. Why so few realise the importance of Ottoman history in today's Middle East. And why you have to know the Ottoman story to understand the roots of many of today's trouble spots from Palestine, Iraq and Israel to Libya, Syria, Egypt, Bosnia and Kosovo.

Documentary

Cast

1 principal cast

Rageh Omaar

Rageh Omaar

Self - Presenter

Where to watch The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors

The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The documentary has 1 season and 3 total episodes, rated 4.2/10 by 4 viewers.

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How many seasons does The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors have?

The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors has 1 season with 3 episodes in total.

Is The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors still on the air?

The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors has ended and is no longer in production.

What network airs The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors?

The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors airs on BBC Two.

When did The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors first air?

The Ottomans: Europe's Muslim Emperors first aired on October 6, 2013.

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