Hemed suleiman biography books

Before we get to the books, can you just tell us a bit about who Süleyman was and why he’s significant? Why might people be interested in learning—or learning more—about him?

Süleyman was the ruler of the Ottoman Empire from 1520 to 1566, a time of major transformations in the Middle East, in Europe, across Eurasia and indeed globally. This was a time when early modern empires and states were expanding. It was a period of increased commercial activity, global communication, as well as heightened religious sensibilities, including apocalyptic and messianic speculations. Süleyman responded to these developments in ways that had an impact on the lives of millions of people living in the Middle East, in Europe, and Eurasia. He is significant in this regard, as a world historical figure.

These global transformations are almost always described from a European perspective. Thus, the story of Süleyman is also important because it makes us realize th