For centuries, the Mediterranean Sea was more than just a body of water — it was a battlefield, a trade highway, and a symbol of civilizational dominance.
While European empires raced to conquer coasts and command the seas, it was the Ottomans who rose as true masters of the Mediterranean — building fleets, liberating lands, and defending Islam against rising Western powers.
Sultans of the Mediterranean traces the rise of Ottoman naval supremacy from the days of Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror to the thunderous campaigns of Barbarossa, Turgut Reis, and the great admiral Piri Reis. From Spain to Syria, from the coasts of Italy to the gates of Gibraltar, this book captures the full sweep of an empire that refused to surrender the seas.
Through rich storytelling and deep historical research, this book explores not only battles and ships — but the faith, strategy, and brilliance that made the Ottoman navy a global force. It is a tribute to a forgotten legacy that still echoes across Mediterranean waters today.