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5. The Young Turk Revolution

Sultan Abdul"s autocratic rule finally led to a revolution in 1908; although initially remaining as Sultan, and seemingly embracing the restoration of the 1876 constitution, a counter-revolution in 1909 secured his fate and he was deposed. The Young Turks took over the government and by 1913 were led by the three Pashas: Enver, Talat and Jamal. At the same time as these momentous internal events were taking place, the...

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