"Turks Unfairly Remain a Hated People by Shelomo Alfassa
The Ottomans experienced their highest point of strength during the 16th century, as Turkey was trampling across Europe gaining victory after victory. As the Ottoman soldiers pushed into new areas of the continent, the Europeans increasingly became fearful of the Turks. Yet, even after the Ottoman Empire lost its great status and became the 'Sick Man of Europe,' a hatred and dread for the Turkish people remained. This was a lingering of ethnic and religious loathing against a people of unknown background; It was a vile revulsion by Christians against the Muslim Turks-a people that did not profess a belief in their man-god. 'The Turk is a great barbarian,' stated 16th century German humanist John Adolph Muelich. In the German language, turken ('to Turk'), still means 'to hoax, to deceive.'"
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