HISTORY 2HH3 Lecture 8: Piracy & Warfare Part I
12 Dec 2020
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Ottomans, french, english, dutch, and spanish: during early 16th to 17th c. , shift in naval powers and naval engagement. Particularly crucial to the development of the ottoman navy. 1502 launched a major naval reorganization and broad troop mobilization. Anxious to expand ottoman influence, had his eye on spanish habsburgs. Felt his power and that of the empire were surrounded by threats. Ordered the construction of a large group of ships. Wanted the ships to be as agile as sea serpents . Selim i wanted to take over the mamluk empire: offered him a number of other ports important for hosting the navy (e. g. , cairo, alexandria, alexandretta) Needed to invest in a navigation so that the most up-to-date navigation was provided for in the ships sent out to sea. Developed coastal maps, invested in up-to-date seafaring knowledge, expertise, and shipbuilding techniques: purpose of a strong navy for ottomans was to protect its own coastlines and to expand.
