In this brief trailer, Prof. Dr. Ebubekir Sofuoğlu passionately calls for a fresh examination of Ottoman history. Speaking in Turkish, he argues that the celebrated victories of the Crusades already appear in Turkish historiography, yet official narratives often conceal or dismiss them. According to him, state‑run textbooks have reshaped events to fit contemporary agendas, portraying figures such as Sultan Abdülhamid II merely as dictators and overlooking their nuanced legacies. He urges a systematic review of commanders who suffered defeats, insisting that the Ottoman people—renowned worldwide for their warrior spirit—should not be allowed to lose victories through distorted records.
The speaker also hints at three coups that have shaped modern Turkish consciousness, promising deeper exploration in his forthcoming work. With a tone of urgency and personal commitment, he declares that he will devote his life to restoring what he calls the “truth” of Ottoman history, challenging scholars and institutions to reconsider the foundations upon which current histories are built.
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