When you click on one of the countries at right, you'll see how that country compares to the United States in the size of its population, the amount of energy it consumes as a country, and the amount of energy consumed per person.
The Ottoman Centuries: The Rise and Fall of the Turkish Empire by Lord Kinross. An entertaining account of one of the greatest imperial powers in history. Lords of the Horizons: A History of the Ottoman Empire by Jason Goodwin. For 600 years, the Ottoman Empire swelled and declined.
1 The family prepared for wedding with a lavish ceremony held in the Throne Hall of the Istana Nurul Iman palace. 2  1,700-room palace is home to the Sultan, whose family have ruled in Brunei for 600 years. 3  Both bride and groom work for the Sultan of Brunei in the Prime Minister's office.