Gold For the Sultan
| Author | : C. G. A. Clay |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 726 |
| Release | : 2000 |
| ISBN-10 | : STANFORD:36105110365082 |
| ISBN-13 | : |
| Rating | : 4/5 ( Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Gold For the Sultan by : C. G. A. Clay
Download or read book Gold For the Sultan written by C. G. A. Clay and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 726 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The financial collapse of the Ottoman government in 1875 was a pivotal event in the history of the Middle East. Based on extensive use of both financial and diplomatic sources, this book is an economic history of Ottoman finances in the context of the larger political and diplomatic history of the Empire. It covers the reasons for the bankruptcy, examining the lack of financial controls and the consequent accumulation of debt.