1914 A.D. The end of a war and
an empire (1914 - 1923 A.D.).:
During World War I, the Ottoman Empire
sides with the Central Powers. They lose
the war, and peace treaties cause the
empire to dissolve. The Republic of Turkey
is established in 1923. Although in power
for over 600 years, the Ottoman Empire
will best be remembered for its glory years
of strong leadership and cultural influences
that affected the lands they conquered. (jan 1, 1914 – jan 1, 1923)