Its insane Prime Ottoman Empire was larger than Prime Rome

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They could have industrialized. They had a chance during the American civil war when they could sell cotton to the rest Europe since American markets were no longer available. They could have also undergone a civil war to restore the Sultans power I think.

not sure if they could catch up without proper machinery.

 

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Wa

 

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Ottoman Empire has a less significant impact on the world stage incomparasion to the Roman empire. Case closed.