This course provides an in-depth coverage of the history of the Ottoman Empire from the end of the 18th century until its dissolution over the course of World War I. It explores the main political, social, economic, and intellectual developments by looking at a variety of experiences throughout the Ottoman domains. Students are introduced to key historiographical debates and research methodologies through critical engagement with secondary and some primary sources. The course also traces the Ottoman legacy in Turkey, the Middle East, and the Balkans. Topics include decentralization and the politics of the notables, Ottoman reforms, the Hamidian period, the Young Turk revolution and regime, WWI, and the functioning and transformation of a diverse society.