The Fall of the Ottomans: The Great War in the Middle East

Written by:
Eugene Rogan
Narrated by:
Derek Perkins

Unabridged Audiobook

Ratings
Book
56
Narrator
10
Release Date
May 2015
Duration
17 hours 29 minutes
Summary
In The Fall of the Ottomans, award-winning historian Eugene Rogan brings the First World War and its immediate aftermath in the Middle East to vivid life, uncovering the often ignored story of the region's crucial role in the conflict. Bolstered by German money, arms, and military advisors, the Ottomans took on the Russian, British, and French forces and tried to provoke jihad against the Allies in their Muslim colonies. Unlike the static killing fields of the Western Front, the war in the Middle East was fast-moving and unpredictable, with the Turks inflicting decisive defeats before the tide of battle turned in the Allies' favor. The great cities of Baghdad, Jerusalem, and, finally, Damascus fell to invading armies before the Ottomans agreed to an armistice in 1918.

The postwar settlement led to the partition of Ottoman lands between the victorious powers and laid the groundwork for the ongoing conflicts that continue to plague the modern Arab world. A sweeping narrative of battles and political intrigue from Gallipoli to Arabia, The Fall of the Ottomans is essential listening for anyone seeking to understand the Great War and the making of the modern Middle East.
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John H.

Even with an interest in the Ottoman Empire this was too dry for me to make it more than half through before giving up

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Anonymous

Not what I expected. Not interested in all the battles. Would’ve liked more people history.

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Pyrate

Wonderful book and narration

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VictorGP

Since a kid history was the only school subject I cared about … still love to immerse my self in the past … the Great War was an awful ordeal just like any war. So transcendental it’s aftermath it’s still relevant to this day . Great listen / highly recommend

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James D.

A solid history

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