In its transition from 18th century capital of the Ottoman Empire to economic powerhouse of the Turkish Republic, Istanbul has been altered beyond recognition. This intricate and original account charts the urban transformation of an iconic and hybrid city and, through this, delves into the broader arena of Turkey's history. After the establishment of the Republic, Turkey increasingly turned to the West for ideas about how to develop a modern culture, and Istanbul became a forum for different regimes to display their political, ideological and social policies in the context of the built environment. Murat Gul traces the impact of these changing policies on the very fabric of the city itself - its streets, buildings and landscapes - to present a compelling account of the dramatic changes to Turkey's most important metropolis.
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Bloomsbury Publishing PLC
ISBN-13
9781780763743
eBay Product ID (ePID)
115991795
Product Key Features
Author
Murat Gul
Publication Name
The Emergence of Modern Istanbul: Transformation and Modernisation of a City
Format
Paperback
Language
English
Subject
History
Publication Year
2012
Type
Textbook
Number of Pages
256 Pages
Dimensions
Item Height
234mm
Item Width
156mm
Item Weight
421g
Additional Product Features
Title_Author
Murat Gul
Country/Region of Manufacture
United Kingdom
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