The Eastern Question: 1774-1923

by Alexander Lyon Macfie

Book Overview

Each book in this series aims to provide a concise analysis of complex issues and problems in A level modern history topics. Using supporting documentation, the books give students an account of historical facts and an understanding of the central themes and differing interpretations. conception in the late 18th century until its resolution in the peace settlement following World War I. Accompanying documents provide an insight into the thinking of...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0582356024
• ISBN13: 9780582356023
• Release Date: January 1989
• Publisher: Longman Publishing Group
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.35 lbs.

Customer Reviews

relentless decay

MacFie's Eastern Question is the decline and collapse of the Ottoman Empire. Showing how it was systematically encroached upon by more advanced European powers. Principally Russia. But Italy also figures prominently in the narrative. The book never really goes into any depth in analysing the internals of the Ottoman Empire. Like why it lagged technologically behind its neighbours. And why reforms that were tried mostly failed. The bulk of the discussion involves foreign interactions. With the benefit of hindsight, the reader can see a relentless decay that could only occasionally be delayed.