1494-1559 talyan Sava lar ve Osmanl Devleti’nin Bu Sava lara Kat lmas /// 1494-1559 Italian Wars and the Participation of the Ottoman Empire in These Wars

In the early modern period alleged historical inheritance claims among European states resulted in several wars. Known for its divided political status, the Italian peninsula became a key battleground for these wars. Rooted in the late medieval period, these wars shaped the balance of power among European states. By joining these wars, the Ottomans, who were interested in the European affairs since its foundation, became a part of European balance of power system.