This book details the cultural, political, and religious complexity of the Ottoman era Balkans, focusing on the loss of territory and influence experienced by the Turks in the late 19th century. Curtis offers a knowledgeable perspective on the ethnic and religious conflicts that wracked the region and ultimately led to the weakening of the Ottoman Empire.

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