The Formation of Turkey

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Focusing on the Seljukid sultanate of Rum, this work offers a detailed narrative of its rise, cultural achievements, and eventual downfall due to Mongol invasions. It explores the social, institutional, and economic aspects of the sultanate, providing a comprehensive overview of the fragmented Turkish states that preceded the Ottoman Empire. With its thorough examination of source materials from various traditions, the book serves as essential reading for students and historians interested in the formation of Turkey before Ottoman rule.