The Pocket Guide to World HistoryOttoman Empire. 1300-1922. Turkish empire in Balkans, Near East, N Africa. Conquered Byzantine Empire. 1402 Destroyed by Tamerlane. 1413 Rebuilt by Mehmed. 1453 Conquered Constantinople. Eastern Question. Mehmed II. Süleiman the Magnificent. Turkey. [Read more ...] 6418 © Copyright 2007 PocketHistory.com Hosted by BenLo Park |