The Ottoman Empire, also known as the Turkish Empire, was a vast multi-ethnic empire that controlled much of the Middle East, North Africa, and southeastern Europe. The empire began to decline in the 19th century, and was finally defeated in World War I. The Ottoman Empire was officially abolished in 1922, and the Republic of Turkey was founded in its place.
German Empire
The German Empire was a powerful state in Europe that was formed in 1871. The empire was defeated in World War I and was forced to sign the Treaty of Versailles, which stripped Germany of much of its territory and imposed heavy reparations. The German Empire collapsed shortly after the war, and the Weimar Republic was founded in its place.
Austrian Empire
The Austrian Empire was a multi-ethnic empire that controlled much of central and eastern Europe. The empire began to decline in the 19th century, and was finally defeated in World War I. The Austrian Empire was officially abolished in 1918, and the Republic of Austria was founded in its place.
Russian Empire
The Russian Empire was a vast multi-ethnic empire that controlled much of eastern Europe and Asia. The empire began to decline in the 19th century and was finally defeated in World War I. The Russian Empire was officially abolished in 1917, and the Soviet Union was founded in its place.