The Eastern Question 1774-1923: Revised Edition

By Alexander Lyon Macfie

Book Overview

A clear and concise guide to the Eastern Question - the problem facing the European states of how to react to the decline of the Ottoman Empire. A L MacFie's study shows how the question was a major factor in shaping the policies of all the major powers from the Russo-Turkish War of 1768-74 down to the Treaty of Lausanne in 1923.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 058229195X
• ISBN13: 9780582291959
• Release Date: July 1996
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 150 Pages
• Weight: 0.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.5"

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.