In this short trailer, Prof. Dr. Ebubekir Sofuoğlu calls passionately for a fresh examination of Ottoman history. Speaking in Turkish, he argues that the victories of the Crusades already appear in Turkish historiography, yet official narratives often conceal or dismiss them. According to him, state textbooks have reshaped events to fit contemporary agendas, portraying figures such as Sultan Abdülhamid II merely as dictators and overlooking the complexity of their legacy. He urges a systematic review of the commanders who suffered defeats, insisting that the Ottoman people—known worldwide for their warrior spirit—should not lose their victories to distorted records.
He also points to three coups that have shaped modern Turkish consciousness, promising a deeper exploration in his forthcoming work. With 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 on which current histories are built.
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