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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100195134605

ISBN-139780195134605

eBay Product ID (ePID)1917301

Product Key Features

Number of Pages568 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameEmergence of Modern Turkey

Publication Year2001

SubjectMiddle East / Turkey & Ottoman Empire, Middle East / General

FeaturesRevised

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaHistory

AuthorBernard Lewis

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height1.2 in

Item Weight21.2 Oz

Item Length5.1 in

Item Width7.7 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number3

Intended AudienceCollege Audience

LCCN2001-031411

Dewey Edition21

TitleLeadingThe

ReviewsPraise for the previous edition "No one has done more to examine the interactions of the West and the Middle East.Lewis' book will remain a landmark in the study of the modern Middle East."--Foreign Affairs "An authoritative contribution by a distinguished historian which fills a long-existing need for an interpretive study of developments in Turkey during the last two centuries."--American Historical Review "Equally valuable for the scholar planning to explore specific lines of research, and for the teacher and journalist who have to explain and analyze developments in modern Turkey."--The Economist "The author has mobilized his unrivaled knowledge of both Turkish and Western sources to assess the significance of the Ataturk revolution and provide an essential background for the formation of judgments about contemporary Turkey's problems and prospects."--The Times Literary Supplement, Praise for the previous edition"No one has done more to examine the interactions of the West and the Middle East.Lewis' book will remain a landmark in the study of the modern Middle East."--Foreign Affairs"An authoritative contribution by a distinguished historian which fills a long-existing need for an interpretive study of developments in Turkey during the last two centuries."--American Historical Review"Equally valuable for the scholar planning to explore specific lines of research, and for the teacher and journalist who have to explain and analyze developments in modern Turkey."--The Economist"The author has mobilized his unrivaled knowledge of both Turkish and Western sources to assess the significance of the Ataturk revolution and provide an essential background for the formation of judgments about contemporary Turkey's problems and prospects."--The Times Literary SupplementPraise for the previous edition"No one has done more to examine the interactions of the West and the Middle East.Lewis' book will remain a landmark in the study of the modern Middle East."--Foreign Affairs"An authoritative contribution by a distinguished historian which fills a long-existing need for an interpretive study of developments in Turkey during the last two centuries."--American Historical Review"Equally valuable for the scholar planning to explore specific lines of research, and for the teacher and journalist who have to explain and analyze developments in modern Turkey."--The Economist"The author has mobilized his unrivaled knowledge of both Turkish and Western sources to assess the significance of the Ataturk revolution and provide an essential background for the formation of judgments about contemporary Turkey's problems and prospects."--The Times Literary Supplement, "An authoritative contribution by a distinguished historian which fills along-existing need for an interpretive study of developments in Turkey duringthe last two centuries."--American Historical Review, "An authoritative contribution by a distinguished historian which fills a long-existing need for an interpretive study of developments in Turkey during the last two centuries."--American Historical Review, "Equally valuable for the scholar planning to explore specific lines of research, and for the teacher and journalist who have to explain and analyze developments in modern Turkey."--The Economist, "The author has mobilized his unrivaled knowledge of both Turkish and Western sources to assess the significance of the Ataturk revolution and provide an essential background for the formation of judgments about contemporary Turkey's problems and prospects."--The Times LiterarySupplement, "No one has done more to examine the interactions of the West and the Middle East.Lewis' book will remain a landmark in the study of the modern Middle East."--Foreign Affairs

IllustratedYes

Dewey Decimal956.1

Edition DescriptionRevised edition

Table Of ContentContentsPreface to the Third EditionPreface to the Second EditionPrefaceAcknowledgementsAbbreviationsNote on TransciptionI.. Introduction: the Sources of Turkish CivilizationPart I: The Stages of EmergenceII.. The Decline of the Ottoman EmpireIII.. The Impact of the WestIV.. The Ottoman ReformV.. The Seeds of RevolutionVI.. Despotism and EnlightenmentVII.. Union and ProgressVIII.. The Kemalist RepublicIX.. The Republic after KemalPart II: Aspects of ChangeX.. Community and NationXI.. State and GovernmentXII.. Religion and CultureXIII.. Elite and ClassXIV.. Conclusions: the Turkish RevolutionSelect BibliographyIndexMaps

SynopsisWritten by renowned scholar Bernard Lewis, The Emergence of Modern Turkey has established itself as the preferred one-volume history of modern Turkey. It covers the emergence of Turkey over two centuries, from the decline and collapse of the Ottoman Empire up to the present day. In a new chapter, Lewis discusses the origins of his book in the Cold War era and the events that have taken place since its first publication in 1961. This new edition addresses Turkey's emergence as a decidedly Western-oriented power despite internal opposition from neutralists and Islamic fundamentalists. It examines such issues as Turkey's inclusion in NATO and application to the European Union, and its involvement with the politics of the Middle East. Authoritative and insightful, The Emergence of Modern Turkey remains the classic text on the history of modern Turkey., Written by renowned scholar Bernard Lewis,The Emergence of Modern Turkeyhas established itself as the preferred one-volume history of modern Turkey. It covers the emergence of Turkey over two centuries, from the decline and collapse of the Ottoman Empire up to the present day. In a new chapter, Lewis discusses the origins of the book in the Cold War era and events that have taken place since its first publication in 1961. Thisnew edition addresses Turkey's emergence as a decidedly Western-oriented power despite its growing neutrality and internal opposition from religious fundamentalists and Islamic parties. It examines such issues as Turkey'sinclusion in NATO and application to the European Union, and its continued involvement with the politics of the Middle East. Authoritative and insightful,The Emergence of Modern Turkeyremains the classic text on the history of modern Turkey., Written by renowned scholar Bernard Lewis,The Emergence of Modern Turkeyhas established itself as the preferred one-volume history of modern Turkey. It covers the emergence of Turkey over two centuries, from the decline and collapse of the Ottoman Empire up to the present day. In a new chapter, Lewis discusses the origins of his book in the Cold War era and the events that have taken place since its first publication in 1961.This new edition addresses Turkey's emergence as a decidedly Western-oriented power despite internal opposition from neutralists and Islamic fundamentalists. It examines such issues as Turkey's inclusion in NATO and application tothe European Union, and its involvement with the politics of the Middle East. Authoritative and insightful, The Emergence of Modern Turkey remains the classic text on the history of modern Turkey., Written by renowned scholar Bernard Lewis, emThe Emergence of Modern Turkey/emhas established itself as the preferred one-volume history of modern Turkey. It covers the emergence of Turkey over two centuries, from the decline and collapse of the Ottoman Empire up to the present day. In a new chapter, Lewis discusses the origins of his book in the Cold War era and the events that have taken place since its first publication in 1961. This new edition addresses Turkey's emergence as a decidedly Western-oriented power despite internal opposition from neutralists and Islamic fundamentalists. It examines such issues as Turkey's inclusion in NATO and application to the European Union, and its involvement with the politics of the Middle East. Authoritative and insightful, The Emergence of Modern Turkey remains the classic text on the history of modern Turkey.

LC Classification NumberDR583.L48 2002