{"title":"Benjamin Fortna","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection dedicated to the insightful works of \u003cem\u003eBenjamin Fortna\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished scholar renowned for his expertise in Middle Eastern history. Delve into the vibrant narratives and profound analyses that uncover the rich tapestry of Turkey's past. Benjamin Fortna's engaging style makes history accessible and intriguing, offering readers both knowledge and enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his notable works is \u003cem\u003eThe Shortest History of Turkey\u003c\/em\u003e, where he deftly encapsulates the nation's complex history through key events and pivotal moments. Whether you're a history aficionado or a curious newcomer, Fortna's writing will open your eyes to Turkey's diverse cultural heritage and its place on the global stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eExplore the collection today and discover the compelling stories that have shaped Turkey's dynamic history, enriched by Benjamin Fortna's unparalleled insight and scholarly precision.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-shortest-history-of-turkey-by-benjamin-fortna-9781760644659","title":"The Shortest History of Turkey","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe world-changing story of Turkey - a country caught between two worlds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis brilliant distillation traces Turkey's long and complicated history from the rise and decline of the Ottoman Empire - the most enduring, and perhaps the most important, Islamic empire in history - to the emergence of the modern Turkish Republic in the early twentieth century and the populist, authoritarian leadership of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver more than nine centuries of change, Turkey has been a cultural melting pot, straddling Asia and Europe, and a nation-state bent on ethnic unity. It has seen conquest and reform, appeals to tradition and calls to modernise. It has been a home to Christians, Jews, Muslims and more, and it has aggressively pursued both secularisation and Islamisation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Shortest History of Turkey\u003c\/em\u003e, historian Benjamin Fortna offers a concise yet nuanced overview of this complex trajectory, revealing how persistent tensions between opposing visions for Turkey have shaped, and continue to shape, the country and its people.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46656891289836,"sku":"9781760644659","price":32.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781760644659.jpg?v=1752482324"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/benjamin-fortna.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}