The life of Midhat Pasha; a record of his services, political reforms, banishment, and judicial murder

"The Life of Midhat Pasha: A Record of His Services, Political Reforms, Banishment, and Judicial Murder" by Ali Haydar Midhat Bey, serves as a historical record penned in the early 1900s that carefully examines the life and landmark political changes of Midhat Pasha, a key player in the Ottoman Empire. The book stresses his influence and eventual fall amid the political mayhem during that era in Turkey. The book starts with Midhat's son, Ali Haydar, writing about his motivations behind the story. As Midhat Pasha's son, he talks about the challenges he dealt with while exiled and his strong urge to reveal the truth behind his father's career and death. The book highlights Midhat's impact on changing the Ottoman political system during a time of strict rule, sharing that his ideas often faced opposition from those in power. Ali Haydar makes clear the unforgiving rule of Sultan Abdul Hamid II, which in the end, caused his father's exile and execution, laying the groundwork for a look into the wider historical importance surrounding Midhat Pasha's impact in the following chapters.