1529 and 1683
The Ottoman Empire, but truthfully due to a series of civil wars and partial defeats by other empires the Byzantine empire had been in decline for centuries prior to their final defeat
They wanted to control its prior territory.
ottoman
the roman empire the the byzantine empire then bye ottoman rule
Britain and France were the main powers of the Middle East Mandate System, with the territories coming from areas formerly under Ottoman Control (prior to World War I).
Unfavourable. It had suffered a string of defeats by Lee, who appeared to be keeping up his momentum. Now he was planning to invade the North, and if he succeeded, Britain and France were poised to send aid to the Confederates.
The Ottoman Empire, but truthfully due to a series of civil wars and partial defeats by other empires the Byzantine empire had been in decline for centuries prior to their final defeat
Ottoman Empire
They wanted to control its prior territory.
ottoman
Has to be Ottoman Empire, nowadays TURKEY.
King Harold made many miscalculations during the Battle of Hastings that led to his defeat. He dismissed a large number of his forces just prior to the battle. He rushed into the battle without adequate time to regroup from his previous battle. He did not trust his commanders and refused their assistance.
the roman empire the the byzantine empire then bye ottoman rule
Mehmet V was the head of state for the Ottoman Empire during the majority of World War I. He died in July just prior to the their surrender in October of 1918.
Religious
This is a question that is time-dependent. Currently, Greece's neighbors to the north are: Albania, FYRO Macedonia, and Bulgaria. Prior to 1991, it would have been Albania, Yugoslavia, and Bulgaria. Prior to 1919, it would have been Albania, Serbia, and Bulgaria. Prior to 1912, it would have been the Ottoman Empire. Prior to 1821, Greece was not independent.
Anatolia has had a large number of names across time. You may wish to be specific as to what timeframe you are referring to. The last name Turkey had prior to being called Turkey was the Ottoman Empire.