In this second volume, Mustafa Armağan continues his exploration of the turbulent reign of Sultan Abdul Hamid II. The book delves deeper into the complex political chess game the Sultan played to preserve the Ottoman Empire. It masterfully portrays his struggles against the great European powers, internal dissent, and the intricate web of espionage and diplomacy that defined his era. Armağan provides a nuanced perspective, revealing the strategies of a leader navigating a world of powerful adversaries, aptly described as 'dancing with wolves' to keep his state alive.