About this title: In this work, the authors offer a picture of 20th-century Turkey and its formative past: the strengths and weaknesses of the Ottomans, the Armenian tragedy, the Kurdish struggle, and the controversial legacy of the brilliant but autocratic founder of the Republic, Mustafa Kemal Ataturk. They also examine the new leaders such as the late Turgut Ozal and Tansu Ciller, who broke taboos, ushered in new freedoms and led their formerly introverted country onto the international stage. Lastly, they explain how the new Islamist-led government constitutes not a revolution but perhaps a fresh synthesis ...
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Description: Very Good. Great condition for a used book! Minimal wear. Shipped to over one million happy customers. Your purchase benefits world literacy! read more
Description: New. No dust jacket as issued. Excellent Condition! No Remainder Mark, No Damage, 100% satisfaction guaranteed. Trade paperback (US). Glued binding. 416 p. Contains: Illustrations. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Murray
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780719556531ISBN:0719556538
Description: Very Good in very good jacket. Ataturk and After. VG hardcover in VG jacket. Mild cornerwear and edgewear. Pages all clean/unmarked. Binding solid. SIGNED/Inscribed by HUGH POPE on title page. Jacket w/some edge/cornewear. Clean/solid. 373 pp. read more
Edition: First (1st) Edition
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Murray Publishers, London, England
Date Published: 1997
ISBN-13:9780719556531ISBN:0719556538
Description: Very Good in Fine jacket. 0719556538 First (1st) Edition; 25 B&W photos in plates. read more
Description: Like New. Book appears unread, but may have a publisher's mark or minor shelf wear. We are the Twin Cities' largest independent book store. read more
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: John Murray Publishers
Date Published: 6/1/1997
ISBN-13:9780719556531ISBN:0719556538
Description: Fine. 0719556538 Beautiful book in perfect, gift-quality condition. Dust jacket is flat and shiny with sharp, clean edges. Cover is crisp and unfaded. Pages and text are clean and perfect. You won't find a better value! read more
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: Penguin Group Usa
Date Published: 2004
ISBN-13:9781585675814ISBN:1585675814
Description: Tracing the rise of the country that transformed itself in the twentieth century from an agrarian society to an affluent, prominent republic, this new, definitive edition of Turkey Unveiled includes new photos, maps, and key information on Turkey's n... read more
Description: Good. 1585675814 Good condition. May have some markings & or shelfwear. All pages intact. Used items may not include extras such as infotrac, CD or other web access codes. read more
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