Moral Decline of the Ottoman Empire: A Reappraisal

Abstract

This research paper uses a critically analytical approach in the assessment of "moral decay" as a determinant that result in weakening and even the collapse of the Ottoman Empire. The third thesis is that instead of involving in the simplistic stories, it presents a veneered solution framework, which sees the both impact of internal- and external-factors on the Roman Empire's existence Although the work starts by questioning the traditional narratives and suggesting possible different thoughts like socio-economic change, shift in power and politics, and nation building, it is important that they are accepted by the public as the final decision of the course of history. To priority issues of the external factors the article analyzes institutions like the Janissary Corps and the Ottoman bureaucracy uncovering matters of corruption, economic stagnation, and inequality among society. From all that, we observe the outer problems, for example, the emergence of the European nations, the newly rising nationalist movements inside the empire, and major and wider global geopolitical shifts. Through this thorough researching, the paper is aimed to provide a balanced view of the Byzantine downfall, paying due to the fact that it was a complex process and further researches as well as different opinions are vital. It finishes up with a brief outline of the main points and calling for a more thorough understanding of Ottoman history, while at the same time pointing at the momentous influences of the empire on our world today.                                                                                                                                    

Keywords: Moral Decline, Military Dynamics, Ottoman Empire, Historical Analysis