Osman's Dream: The History of the Ottoman Empire 1300–1923
Caroline Finkel
Mehmed III and the aftermath of the Long War, transition to the rebellious seventeenth century.
The World During Their Reign
The most notable rulers who held power elsewhere at the same time, from European courts to Ottoman, Mughal, and Chinese thrones.
Akbar
Mughal Empire
1595–1603
Elizabeth I of England
England
1595–1603
Henry IV of France
France
1595–1603
Wanli Emperor
China
1595–1603
Rudolf II, Holy Roman Emperor
Holy Roman Empire
1595–1603
James VI and I
Scotland
1595–1603
Emperor Go-Yōzei
Japan
1595–1603
Pope Clement VIII
Papacy
1595–1603
Ahmed I
Ottoman Empire
1603–1603
James VI and I
England
1603–1603
Tokugawa Ieyasu
Japan (Shogunate)
1603–1603
Philip III of Spain
Spain
1598–1603
Philip III of Spain
Portugal
1598–1603
Philip II of Spain
Spain
1595–1598
Sigismund III Vasa
Sweden
1595–1599
Philip II of Spain
Portugal
1595–1598
Meanwhile in history
One “meanwhile in history” story each week: who ruled where, and what was happening on thrones across the world.
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Further Reading
Well-regarded biographies and histories to go deeper on Mehmed III's life and times.
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