Alexander Romances in Ottoman Sultanate

Dive into the fascinating narrative of Ottoman participation in the centuries-old Alexander Romance tradition with "Empire of Echoes." This research explores the multifaceted representations of Alexander the Great in the Ottoman context, focusing on Ahmedi's fifteenth-century Ottoman Turkish rendition of the Iskendername. Unravel the intricate connections between Mehmed the Conqueror and Alexander the Great, as the Ottoman Empire strategically positions itself within the broader Mediterranean cultural world. This study delves into the narrative links, both circumstantial and intentional, that connect Ottoman and Alexandrine historical contexts. Through the exploration of translatio imperii, discover how the Ottomans sought to unite the Mediterranean world under their standard, contributing to a cultural continuity that bridges the distant past with the early modern era.