The Ottoman Environments Revisited (original) (raw)

The Ottoman Empire is reexamined through an environmental historical lens, emphasizing the critical interplay between natural and human resources that underpin its longevity and power. This new sub-discipline sheds light on the interactions between various human and non-human agents, revealing how geography, natural resources, and historical figures like Alexander von Humboldt influenced Ottoman environmental paradigms. The contributions of diverse chapters explore essential themes such as forest commons and the socio-legal implications of environmental change during the Ottoman era.