{"title":"Series: New Directions in Turkish Studies","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eNew Directions in Turkish Studies\u003c\/em\u003e offers a vibrant exploration of Turkey's multifaceted landscape, bridging history, politics, culture, and contemporary issues. Readers will find insightful perspectives that illuminate the nation's evolving identity, from its rich past to its current place on the global stage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis series invites engagement with diverse subjects, including military history, political analysis, social development, and beyond, appealing to those curious about Turkey's role in both regional and international contexts. It is a thoughtful collection for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of this complex and dynamic nation.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"occupied-istanbul-9781836955009","title":"Occupied Istanbul","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMore than a century has passed since the arrival of British, French, and Italian forces in Istanbul in 1918, marking the defeat of the Ottoman Empire in the First World War. The almost five-year-long occupation of the city that followed remains largely ignored in history writing in the former occupying powers and is often marginalised in Anatolia-centric narratives of the Turkish War of Independence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOccupied Istanbul\u003c\/em\u003e brings together many of the scholars working to redress this neglect in recent years. Chapters cover issues as diverse as policing, commerce, fashion, labour, infrastructure, justice, and housing, revealing the impact of the occupation on all aspects of social, cultural, and political life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBy bringing this tumultuous period back into focus, the book makes a significant contribution to First World War studies, research on European imperialism, and the modern history of Istanbul, Turkey, and the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47934159225068,"sku":"9781836955009","price":411.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/bfeb45bcb1d0fe9501919c18f320ce28.jpg?v=1783906792"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/series-new-directions-in-turkish-studies.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}