The Turks Today

Author : Andrew Mango
Publisher : John Murray
Page : 223 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2011-06-23
Category : History
ISBN : 9781848546172

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The Turks Today by Andrew Mango Pdf

Eighty years have passed since Mustafa Kemal Ataturk founded the Turkish Republic out of the ruins of the Ottoman Empire and set it on the path of modernisation. He was determined that his country should be accepted as a member of the family of civilised nations. Today Turkey is a rapidly developing country, an emergent market and a medium-sized regional power with the second strongest army in NATO. It is an open country which attracts millions of tourists, thousands of foreign businessmen and hundreds of researchers. They enjoy Turkish hospitality and experience its rich landscape and history, but many find it hard to form an overall picture of the country. In this sequel to his acclaimed biography of Ataturk, Andrew Mango provides such an overall portrait, tracing the republic's development since the death of its founder and bringing to life the Turkish people and their vibrant society. The Turks Today interprets the latest academic research for a broader audience, making this highly readable book the authoritative work on modern Turkey.

Author : David Horrocks,Eva Kolinsky
Publisher : Berghahn Books
Page : 248 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1996
Category : History
ISBN : 1571818995

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Turkish Culture in German Society Today by David Horrocks,Eva Kolinsky Pdf

A literary and cultural study combining social and political analysis along with a close reading of Turkish-born writer Emine Sevgi +zdamar in order to present the current situation of the Turkish minority living in modern Germany. The ten essays and conclusion include an interview and work sample from +zdamar's critically acclaimed over, followed.

Author : Carter V. Findley
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 317 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : History
ISBN : 9780195177268

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The Turks in World History by Carter V. Findley Pdf

Traces the Turkic peoples' trajectory from steppe, to empire, to nation-state. Unifying cultural, economic, social, and political history, this work illuminates the projection of Turkic identity across space and time and the profound transformations marked successively by the Turks' entry into Islam and into modernity.

Author : Andrew Mango
Publisher : Abrams
Page : 488 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 2002-08-26
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9781590209240

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Atatürk by Andrew Mango Pdf

A “superlative [and] exhaustively researched” biography of “one of the most complex and controversial figures in twentieth-century world history” (Library Journal). Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was virtually unknown until 1919, when he took the lead in thwarting the victorious Allies’ plan to partition the Turkish core of the Ottoman Empire. He divided the Allies, defeated the last Sultan, and secured the territory of the Turkish national state, becoming the first president of the new republic in 1923, fast creating his own legend. This revealing portrait of Atatürk throws light on matters of great importance today—resurgent nationalism, religious fundamentalism, and the reality of democracy. “One of the world’s most respected specialists on Turkey.” —The New York Times “Mango gives this man, one of the least-known nation-builders of the last century, full treatment, from his earliest days to his ascension to power and his death, from cirrhosis at the age of 57. Few leaders have so modernized an ancient society, instituting radical changes in dress, religion, government, education—even the alphabet . . . Mango’s admiration for Ataturk doesn’t keep him from displaying the dictator’s arrogance, ruthlessness and authoritarianism; his Turkish expertise enables him to flesh out Ataturk’s complex life via sources he translated himself . . . a rounded, finely detailed portrait.” —Publishers Weekly “Thanks to Andrew Mango’s new biography, the best in the English language, a man both demonized and idolized appears to us in three dimensions.” —The Washington Post “A superb biography.” —Dallas Morning News “The best concise account I have ever seen of the decline of the Ottoman Empire. The narrative is gripping.” —Geoffrey Lewis, author of Modern Turkey

Author : Jorge Amado
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2012-08-28
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101603574

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The Discovery of America by the Turks by Jorge Amado Pdf

A Penguin Classic Published here for the first time in English in a brilliant translation by the peerless Gregory Rabassa, The Discovery of America by the Turks is a whimsical Brazilian take on The Taming of the Shrew that will remind readers why Jorge Amado is to Portuguese-American literature what Jorge Luis Borges is to Spanish-American literature. It follows the adventures of two Arab immigrants—“Turks,” as Brazilians call them—who arrive in the rough Brazilian frontier in 1903 and become involved in a merchant's farcical attempt to marry off his shrew of a daughter. For more than seventy years, Penguin has been the leading publisher of classic literature in the English-speaking world. With more than 1,700 titles, Penguin Classics represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines. Readers trust the series to provide authoritative texts enhanced by introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors, as well as up-to-date translations by award-winning translators.

Author : Donald B. Smith
Publisher : University of Toronto Press
Page : 486 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-07
Category : History
ISBN : 9781442622128

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Seen but Not Seen by Donald B. Smith Pdf

Throughout the nineteenth and most of the twentieth century, the majority of Canadians argued that European "civilization" must replace Indigenous culture. The ultimate objective was assimilation into the dominant society. Seen but Not Seen explores the history of Indigenous marginalization and why non-Indigenous Canadians failed to recognize Indigenous societies and cultures as worthy of respect. Approaching the issue biographically, Donald B. Smith presents the commentaries of sixteen influential Canadians – including John A. Macdonald, George Grant, and Emily Carr – who spoke extensively on Indigenous subjects. Supported by documentary records spanning over nearly two centuries, Seen but Not Seen covers fresh ground in the history of settler-Indigenous relations.

Author : Taner Akçam
Publisher : Zed Books Ltd.
Page : 258 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2013-07-18
Category : Political Science
ISBN : 9781848136779

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From Empire to Republic by Taner Akçam Pdf

Taner Akçam is one of the first Turkish academics to acknowledge and discuss openly the Armenian Genocide perpetrated by the Ottoman-Turkish government in 1915. This book discusses western political policies towards the region generally, and represents the first serious scholarly attempt to understand the Genocide from a perpetrator rather than victim perspective, and to contextualize those events within Turkey's political history. By refusing to acknowledge the fact of genocide, successive Turkish governments not only perpetuate massive historical injustice, but also pose a fundamental obstacle to Turkey's democratization today.

Author : Osman Karakas
Publisher : Independently Published
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2023-10-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798863600734

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Forgotten Turks by Osman Karakas Pdf

"Forgotten Turks" delves into the intricate tapestry of Turkic communities across the globe, providing a comprehensive exploration of their cultures, languages, and presence in various countries. From the indigenous peoples of the Americas to the lesser-known tribes in Asia, this book meticulously documents their names, languages, geographic locations, and population sizes. Unveiling the hidden stories of assimilation, survival, and cultural preservation, this book sheds light on the challenges faced by these communities. From the Arctic regions to the heart of Central Asia, "Forgotten Turks" offers a unique perspective on the diverse and often overlooked world of Turk and Turkic people, encapsulating their struggles, resilience, and enduring heritage. Explore the rich histories and contemporary lives of these communities in this meticulously researched and compassionately written book.

Author : Sevket Pamuk
Publisher : BRILL
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2021-07-26
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9789004492271

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Ottoman Past and Today's Turkey by Sevket Pamuk Pdf

For the first time, the continuity of Ottoman culture in contemporary Turkey is discussed, by a group of well-known scholars of Ottoman-Turkish history and society. The insightful essays provide not only original knowledge, but also new interpretations concerning ethnicity and state involvement in identity creation.

Author : Soner Cagaptay
Publisher : Bloomsbury Publishing
Page : 324 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2017-04-30
Category : History
ISBN : 9781786722362

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The New Sultan by Soner Cagaptay Pdf

In a world of rising tensions between Russia and the United States, the Middle East and Europe, Sunnis and Shiites, Islamism and liberalism, Turkey is at the epicentre. And at the heart of Turkey is its right-wing populist president, Recep Tayyip Erdo?an. Since 2002, Erdo?an has consolidated his hold on domestic politics while using military and diplomatic means to solidify Turkey as a regional power. His crackdown has been brutal and consistent - scores of journalists arrested, academics officially banned from leaving the country, university deans fired and many of the highest-ranking military officers arrested. In some senses, the nefarious and failed 2016 coup has given Erdo?an the licence to make good on his repeated promise to bring order and stability under a 'strongman'. Here, leading Turkish expert Soner Cagaptay will look at Erdo?an's roots in Turkish history, what he believes in and how he has cemented his rule, as well as what this means for the world. The book will also unpick the 'threats' Erdogan has worked to combat - from the liberal Turks to the Gulen movement, from coup plotters to Kurdish nationalists - all of which have culminated in the crisis of modern Turkey.

Author : Günay Uslu
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2017
Category : FOREIGN LANGUAGE STUDY
ISBN : 9462982694

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Homer, Troy and the Turks by Günay Uslu Pdf

Homer's stories of Troy are part of the foundations of Western culture. What's less well known is that they also inspired Ottoman-Turkish cultural traditions. Yet even with all the historical and archaeological research into Homer and Troy, most scholars today rely heavily on Western sources, giving Ottoman work in the field short shrift. This book helps right that balance, exploring Ottoman-Turkish involvement and interest in the subject between 1870, when Heinrich Schliemann began his excavations in search of Troy on Ottoman soil, and the battle of Gallipoli in 1915, which gave the Turks their own version of the heroic epic of Troy.

Author : Carter Vaughn Findley
Publisher : Oxford University Press
Page : 320 pages
File Size : 40,9 Mb
Release : 2004-11-11
Category : History
ISBN : 9780199884254

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The Turks in World History by Carter Vaughn Findley Pdf

Beginning in Inner Asia two thousand years ago, the Turks have migrated and expanded to form today's Turkish Republic, five post-Soviet republics, other societies across Eurasia, and a global diaspora. For the first time in a single, accessible volume, this book traces the Turkic peoples' trajectory from steppe, to empire, to nation-state. Cultural, economic, social, and political history unite in these pages to illuminate the projection of Turkic identity across space and time and the profound transformations marked successively by the Turks' entry into Islam and into modernity.

Author : David J. Roxburgh,Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain)
Publisher : Royal Academy Books
Page : 520 pages
File Size : 46,7 Mb
Release : 2005-03
Category : Art
ISBN : UCSD:31822033217837

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Turks by David J. Roxburgh,Royal Academy of Arts (Great Britain) Pdf

This catalogue accompanies an exhibition devoted to the artistic & cultural riches of the Turkic-speaking peoples. Texts by leading scholars trace Turkic history & cultural development, while artefacts ranging from painting, sculpture, textiles, metalwork & ceramics reflect the artistic influences that the Turks assimilated.

Author : Suzy Hansen
Publisher : Farrar, Straus and Giroux
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 50,6 Mb
Release : 2017-08-15
Category : Biography & Autobiography
ISBN : 9780374712440

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Notes on a Foreign Country by Suzy Hansen Pdf

Winner of the Overseas Press Club of America's Cornelius Ryan Award • Finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Nonfiction A New York Times Book Review Notable Book • Named a Best Book of the Year by New York Magazine and The Progressive "A deeply honest and brave portrait of of an individual sensibility reckoning with her country's violent role in the world." —Hisham Matar, The New York Times Book Review In the wake of the September 11 attacks and the U.S.-led invasion of Iraq, Suzy Hansen, who grew up in an insular conservative town in New Jersey, was enjoying early success as a journalist for a high-profile New York newspaper. Increasingly, though, the disconnect between the chaos of world events and the response at home took on pressing urgency for her. Seeking to understand the Muslim world that had been reduced to scaremongering headlines, she moved to Istanbul. Hansen arrived in Istanbul with romantic ideas about a mythical city perched between East and West, and with a naïve sense of the Islamic world beyond. Over the course of her many years of living in Turkey and traveling in Greece, Egypt, Afghanistan, and Iran, she learned a great deal about these countries and their cultures and histories and politics. But the greatest, most unsettling surprise would be what she learned about her own country—and herself, an American abroad in the era of American decline. It would take leaving her home to discover what she came to think of as the two Americas: the country and its people, and the experience of American power around the world. She came to understand that anti-Americanism is not a violent pathology. It is, Hansen writes, “a broken heart . . . A one-hundred-year-old relationship.” Blending memoir, journalism, and history, and deeply attuned to the voices of those she met on her travels, Notes on a Foreign Country is a moving reflection on America’s place in the world. It is a powerful journey of self-discovery and revelation—a profound reckoning with what it means to be American in a moment of grave national and global turmoil.

Author : United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Foreign Operations
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 1922 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Electronic
ISBN : STANFORD:36105045130007

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Foreign assistance and related programs appropriations for fiscal year 1987 by United States. Congress. Senate. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Foreign Operations Pdf