Darulhadis İslami Araştırmalar Dergisi (Jun 2023)
Franz Babinger as A German Orientalist
Abstract
Islamic History has been one of the most important areas of interest for Western scholars in the past. Especially Ottoman history has been analyzed through the centuries and different researches and studies have been claimed. One of the important names contributing to the field is Franz Babinger. Franz Babinger is a historian known in Turkey for his works titled "Mehmet the Conqueror and His Time" and "Ottoman History Writers and Their Works". The German orientalist, who made surprising claims, was subjected to different criticisms. Therefore, in this study, Franz Babinger's life is presented and his academic qualifications, scientific working methods and his working environment are discussed.
