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by Francis McCullagh (Author), Mahmud Shefket Pasha (Foreword by)
The Fall of Abd-Ul-Hamid is a historical book written by Francis McCullagh and published in 1910. The book chronicles the events leading up to the fall of Sultan Abd-Ul-Hamid II, the last Ottoman Sultan to rule with absolute power. The author provides a detailed account of the political and social climate of the Ottoman Empire at the turn of the 20th century, including the rise of nationalism, the growing discontent among the people, and the increasing influence of the Young Turks movement. McCullagh also delves into the personal life of Abd-Ul-Hamid, exploring his relationships with his family, advisors, and foreign powers. The book describes the Sultan's attempts to maintain his grip on power, including his use of secret police and censorship, as well as his efforts to modernize the empire through infrastructure projects and educational reforms. Ultimately, the book culminates in the events of 1908, when the Young Turks overthrew Abd-Ul-Hamid and established a constitutional government. McCullagh provides a vivid and insightful account of this pivotal moment in Ottoman history, shedding light on the complex political and social forces that led to the fall of one of the most powerful rulers of the Middle East.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
