Uncovering the surprising truth behind the Ottoman Empire's intellectual decline #ottoman #viral

The reality was that in the 1600s, the dark ages were over. The Renaissance and subsequent enlightenment ushered in a new era of European intellectualism, which was ironically spurred by the translation of centuries old Muslim works in major European cities. But by the time Europe began to take a dominant role in world politics, the Ottoman Empire's mistrust of its Christian neighbors led to an anti intellectualism that prevented its continued growth. The antagonistic relationship between the Ottomans and the rest of Europe thus began to fade as Ottoman Viziers recognized the era of expansion was over by the 1600s. During this time, the Grand Vizier of the Ottoman Empire, Neff's early Dammit.

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