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This book explores the complex dynamics of Muslim-Christian coexistence in late-Ottoman Anatolia, focusing on the period before the rise of nationalism and the devastating impact it had on interfaith relations. Doumanis investigates the ways in which Muslims and Christians lived together in a multicultural society, examining how these interactions evolved amidst growing political and social upheaval. The author also discusses the breakdown of coexistence during the decline of the Ottoman Empire, ultimately leading to religious and ethnic conflicts that contributed to the eventual disintegration of the Ottoman multi-ethnic state. This study offers a nuanced understanding of the destructive forces that reshaped the religious and social landscape of the region.