The History of Turkey: A Grand Chronicle Anatolia

Turkey sits at the intersection of Europe and Asia, and its history reflects that geographic position: a land that has been home to some of the world's oldest civilizations, the center of the Byzantine Empire, the heart of the Ottoman state, and the site of a dramatic twentieth-century national reinvention. This book traces Turkish history from ancient Anatolia to the modern republic.Covering the Hittite kingdoms, the Greek and Roman cities of the Anatolian coast, the Byzantine Empire, the Seljuk and Ottoman conquests, and the founding of modern Turkey by Mustafa Kemal Ataturk in 1923, the book provides a reliable and accessible account of one of the world's most historically significant regions. It also addresses the Armenian Genocide and the Kurdish question, which remain central to understanding modern Turkish history.Contents:Reader review:"A clear and thorough history of a country I realized I knew surprisingly little about. Well written and free from political bias." -- Y. OzdemirThis title suits Middle Eastern history, European history, and world history sections. It is appropriate for public libraries, trade bookstores, and wholesale buyers serving readers interested in the history of the Eastern Mediterranean.Order now.