The Turks Today

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Harry N. Abrams, 4 nov. 2004 - 288 pages
"In this sequel to his acclaimed biography, Ataturk, Andrew Mango traces the republic's development since the death of its founder and bringing to life the Turkish people and their vibrant society. The Turks Today interprets the latest academic research for a broader audience, making this book the definitive work on modern Turkey."--BOOK JACKET.

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Origins
15
Catching Up
107
Economic Surprises
141
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À propos de l'auteur (2004)

Andrew Mango was born in Istanbul, Turkey on June 14, 1926. During World War II, he got a job as a translator in the press office of the British Embassy in Ankara. He received a doctorate in Persian literature from London University's School of Oriental and African Studies. He worked at Bush House, then home to BBC World Service radio, initially for the Turkish and French language sections before becoming head of the South East European Service until he retired in 1986. He wrote several books on Turkey including Atatürk and From the Sultan to Atatürk. He died on July 7, 2014 at the age of 88.

Informations bibliographiques

TitreThe Turks Today
AuteurAndrew Mango
Éditionillustrée
ÉditeurHarry N. Abrams, 2004
Original provenant del'Université du Michigan
Numérisé9 juil. 2008
ISBN1585676152, 9781585676156
Longueur288 pages
  
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