<human>:  What is the recent history of the Ottoman Empire?
<bot>: The Ottoman Empire was a state that existed from 1281 until 1922, when it was dissolved after World War I. During the centuries of its existence, the empire grew to control much of southeastern Europe, parts of the Middle East, and North Africa. At its peak, the Ottoman Empire encompassed most of present-day Turkey, large parts of Egypt, and parts of Albania, Greece, and other areas near the Black Sea. The Ottoman Empire was known for its rich cultural heritage, diplomatic infrastructure and long-lasting legacy, especially in countries like Turkey, where the modern nation-state emerged from the ruins of the empire. After the first World War, the Ottoman Empire was reformed into the Republic of Turkey.