The History of Turkey, 2nd Edition

by Douglas A. Howard

Overview

A comprehensive overview of the history of Turkey ranging from the earliest Neolithic civilizations, to the establishment of the Republic in 1923, to the present-day tenure of President Erdoğan.

• Covers the history of Turkey since antiquity

• Explores Turkey's ancient civilizations, such as the Ottomans, the Byzantines, the Romans, the Greeks, the Hittites, and other Indo-Europeans

• Emphasizes the evolution of the modern Turkish democracy in the last 100 years

• Discusses the mixed legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, including Turkish nationalism, aggressive secularism, and repeated military meddling in Turkey's democratic system

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781440834677
Publisher:	ABC-CLIO, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/28/2016
Series:	Greenwood Histories of the Modern Nations
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	NOOK Book
Pages:	283
File size:	3 MB

About the Author

Douglas A. Howard, PhD, is professor of history at Calvin College and director of a regular study-abroad program in Turkey.