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The Ottoman Constitutional Revolution of 1908
· 15 min · S5 E238
Episode The Ottoman Constitutional Revolution of 1908
In 1908, the Ottoman Empire stood on the brink of collapse, squeezed by Russian expansionism after the Treaty of Küçük Kaynarca and internal decay. This episode explores the Young Turks' coup d'état and the restoration of the constitution, a pivotal moment that promised modernization but ignited ethnic tensions across the Balkans. We trace how the Committee of Union and Progress, operating from Thessaloniki, mobilized military units to force Sultan Abdulhamid II back to his parliamentary duties. The narrative delves into the complex legacy of this Second Constitutional Era, examining the fragile hope for reform against the rising tide of nationalism in Macedonia and the strategic maneuvering of European powers. Through the eyes of officers and intellectuals, we uncover the human cost of political awakening in a multi-ethnic empire struggling to define its future.
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