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The Continental Monthly, Vol 3 No 3, March
by Various
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Title: The Continental Monthly, Vol 3 No 3, March 1863 Devoted To Literature And National Policy
Author: Various
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THE
CONTINENTAL MONTHLY:
DEVOTED TO
LITERATURE AND NATIONAL POLICY.
VOL. III.--MARCH, 1863.--No. III.
TURKEY.
The decline of the Turkish Empire has furnished an eloquent theme for historians, who have ever made it the 'point and commendation of their tale.' Judging from its decline, they have predicted its fall. Half a century ago, the historian of the middle ages expected with an assurance that 'none can deem extravagant,' the approaching subversion of the Ottoman power. Although deprived of some of its richest possessions and defeated in many a well-fought field, the house of Othman still stands--amid crumbling monarchies and subjugated countries; the crescent still glitters on