THE CLIMATE OF REBELLION IN THE EARLY MODERN OTTOMAN EMPIRE pdf download

The Climate of Rebellion in The Early Modern Ottoman Empire by Sam White

THE CLIMATE OF REBELLION IN THE EARLY MODERN OTTOMAN EMPIRE

The Climate of Rebellion in the Early Modern Ottoman Empire explores the serious and far-reaching consequences of the Little Ice Age in Ottoman lands.

This book demonstrates how imperial systems of provisioning and settlement that defined Ottoman power in the 1500s came unraveled in the face of ecological pressures and extreme cold and drought, leading to the outbreak of the destructive Celali Rebellion (1596-1610).

This rebellion marked a turning point in Ottoman fortunes, as a combination of ongoing Little Ice Age climate fluctuations, nomad incursions, and rural disorder postponed Ottoman recovery over the following century, with enduring impacts on the region’s population, land use, and economy.

Dr. Sam White is Assistant Professor of History at Oberlin College, where he teaches courses on global and environmental history.

He has received grants and fellowships from Columbia University, the American Research Institute in Turkey, and the Delmas Foundation.

His articles have appeared in the International Journal of Middle East Studies and Environmental History , among other publications. This is his first book.