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What began as a small Turkmen chieftaincy in northwestern Anatolia in the late 13th century grew over the next six hundred years into one of the most powerful empires the world had ever seen. Founded by Osman near Sogut as the Seljuk sultanate crumbled, the early Ottoman state expanded steadily under Orhan and then Murad, who pushed deep into the Balkans. A devastating defeat at the hands of Timur in 1402 caused a temporary collapse, but Mehmed I reunified the state and set it back on course.The defining moment came in 1453 when Mehmed II took Constantinople, ending the Byzantine Empire and making the Ottomans the undisputed rulers of the eastern Mediterranean. Selim I expanded south into Syria, Egypt, and the holy cities of Mecca and Medina, while Suleiman the Magnificent brought the empire to its greatest territorial extent, campaigning into Hungary and laying siege to Vienna while also codifying a legal system that earned him the title Lawgiver.The following centuries brought gradual territorial losses and growing pressure from European rivals. Hi, I'm Auke, a passionate advocate for the Frisian language with deep roots in Frisian culture. I grew up in this vibrant heritage and have dedicated myself to preserving our unique linguistic identity. It's spoken by about 500,000 people, mostly in Friesland, Netherlands. As a key contributor to Skriuwer.com, I work with others to create books that educate and inspire, helping ensure the Frisian language, recognized as an official language alongside Dutch, stays alive for future generations. My work comes from a strong belief in language as the foundation of history and belonging. I'm proud that proceeds from these books support nonprofit efforts like De Fryske Wrâld. Join me in sustaining this ancient European tongue. Let's keep Frisian thriving.
