Modern Turkey (1872)

Modern Turkey is a historical book written by James Lewis Farley in 1872. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the political, social, and cultural developments in Turkey during the 19th century. It covers the period of the Ottoman Empire's decline and the rise of the modern Turkish state under the leadership of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which delves into a specific aspect of Turkish history. The first chapter provides an overview of the geography, climate, and people of Turkey. The following chapters cover the Ottoman Empire's decline, the impact of European powers on Turkey, and the reforms introduced by the Ottoman rulers to modernize the country.The book also includes a detailed account of the Young Turk Revolution of 1908, which led to the deposition of Sultan Abdulhamid II and the establishment of a constitutional monarchy. The final chapters of the book focus on the rise of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk and the establishment of the modern Turkish Republic in 1923.Overall, Modern Turkey is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of Turkey and the Middle East. It provides a detailed account of the country's political and cultural evolution during a crucial period of its history. The book is well-researched and written in a clear and concise style, making it accessible to both scholars and general readers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.