Suleiman, The Magnificent

In the tumultuous 16th century, Suleiman the Magnificent transformed the Ottoman Empire into a power that contested Europe, Persia, and the Mediterranean for control of the known world. This book traces his ascent to the throne, his decisive campaigns, and his vision of statehood as Kanuni, the lawgiver who consolidated laws, justice, and administration. At the same time, it reveals the intimate f...