Imperial Meanderings and Republican By-Ways is a collection of essays by Dr. Robert Olson on the Ottoman and Turkish history of the 18th and 20th centuries. The first part of the book comprises articles on the history of the Ottoman Empire in the 18th century, which mainly focus on the Tulip Period and its consequences. Jews and their role in this period as well as the influential rebellions of the time are other issues of emphasis in the first part. The articles in the second part of the book, on the other hand, discuss the 20th century Ottoman and Turkish history, particularly Kurdish-Ottoman and Kurdish-Turkish relations. Comprising broad historical evidences and alternative points of view, this book is an essential guide for understanding the contemporary Asia Minor and the Middle East.