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A Concise History of Bulgariaby R. J. Crampton
Cambridge University Press 2005; US$ 25.00Tracing the rich story of Bulgaria from pre-history to the political upheavals of the twentieth century. The new edition includes the years from 1995 to 2004, a vital period in which Bulgaria elected its former King as prime minister and secured admission to the European Union. more...
The Young Turks in Oppositionby M. Sukru Hanioglu
Oxford University Press 1995; US$ 100.00A detailed study of the Turkish secret society known as CUP (Committee of Union and Progress), a movement which continues to influence the thinking of Turkish intellectuals. It also provides insights into diplomatic relations between the Ottoman Empire and Europe in the early 20th century. more...
Turkish Dynamicsby Ersin Kalaycioglu
Palgrave Macmillan 2006; US$ 95.00Enhances understanding of the interactions of liberal democracy with longstanding cultural cleavages along secular-religious lines, ethnicity, and social class. This chronological narrative focuses on how the process of urbanization and industrialization has led to social mobilization and population movements from villages into the cities. more...
Turkey Since 1970by D. Lovatt
Palgrave Macmillan Ltd. 2001; US$ 140.00Contemporary Turkey often appears to be juggling a plethora of agenda issues (radical Islam, terrorism, separatism, enemies without, enemies within, corruption, inflation, mafia-government links and natural disasters) with military interventions of varying degrees and short-lived, wobbly coalition governments. The contributors to Turkey Since 1970 offer clear and accessible background information to events that have aided and hindered the country's development. more...
CultureShock! Bulgariaby Agnes Sachsenroeder
Marshall Cavendish International (Asia) Ptd Ltd 2008; US$ 11.17A guide for those travellers who are looking to understand the countries they are visiting. It contains: insights into the people and their culture and traditions; advice on adapting into the local environment; linguistic help and hints on how to learn the language and do business; and, a list of foreign words and phrases. more...
Kemalism in Turkish Politicsby Sinan Ciddi
Taylor & Francis 2008; US$ 44.95This book is concerned with Turkeys political evolution and in particular why a social democratic alternative has never fully developed. Sinan Ciddi examines the roles of nationalism and the political establishment and the role of Kemalist ideology. more...
Bulgariaby R.J. Crampton
Oxford University Press, UK 2007; US$ 39.95The evolution of Bulgaria is a fascinating journey from a backward and troubled Balkan state to a modern European nation. Richard Crampton's unique study traces the development of the Bulgarian people and their state, from the beginning of a national revival in the middle of the nineteenth century to imminent entry into the European Union. This ground-breaking book from the leading expert on Bulgaria examines its problematic position between east and west, and questions how much. becoming part of the EU will solve its dilemmas. - ;Tracing the evolution of the Bulgarian state and its people, from the beginning of the Bulgarian national revival in the middle of the nineteenth century to the entry of the country into the European Union, Richard... more...
Bulgariaby Steven Otfinoski
Infobase Publishing 2004; US$ 48.00Bulgaria, Second Edition portrays the rich, historic past of Bulgaria. From the country's beautiful architecture to its distinct national character, this updated edition details important political and social leaders, relationships with diverse minority groups, and the country's history as well as its present concerns. Bringing readers up to date on new developments in the country and highlighting currents in politics and culture, this reference remains a solid addition to public and personal collections. more...
A Brief History of the Late Ottoman Empireby M. Sükrü Hanioglu
Princeton University Press 2008; US$ 24.95At the turn of the nineteenth century, the Ottoman Empire straddled three continents and encompassed extraordinary ethnic and cultural diversity among the estimated thirty million people living within its borders. It was perhaps the most cosmopolitan state in the world--and possibly the most volatile. A Brief History of the Late Ottoman Empire now gives scholars and general readers a concise history of the late empire between 1789 and 1918, turbulent years marked by incredible social change. Moving past standard treatments of the subject, M. Sükrü Hanioglu emphasizes broad historical trends and processes more than single events. He examines the imperial struggle to centralize amid powerful opposition from local rulers, nationalist... more...
Top 10 Istanbulby Melissa Shales
Dorling Kindersley 2007; US$ 14.00DK Eyewitness Top 10: Istanbul travel guide will lead you straight to the best attractions Istanbul has to offer. Whether you wish to experience the Ottoman opulence of Topkapi Palace, find the liveliest nightlife, visit the captivating art galleries, or shop in Istanbul?s amazing market, the Grand Bazaar, this travel guide is packed with essential information for every corner of the city, whatever your budget. There are dozens of Top 10 lists including the Top 10 Turkish restaurants, Top 10 liveliest bars and clubs, the Top 10 places to stay in Istanbul, and even a Top 10 list of Things to Avoid! The Top 10 Istanbul travel guide is packed with beautiful illustrations and detailed cutaways of the greatest attractions of Istanbul, with... more...









