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During this period the Ottomans stagnated and eventually became the "Sick man of Europe". I was wondering what the causes of this fall were, and how they could be prevented or amended quickly? How likely is the Ottoman Empire retaining control of Serbia, Greece, Bulgaria and Egypt until the 20th century? How possible is it for the Ottoman Empire to become, constitutional with a figurehead Sultan, with equality for all citizens (Muslim or Christian), industrialised and respected? I'll admit my knowledge of the period and region is sketcher than I'd like but I'm really interested as to what you all think.
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