Turkey: A Past And A Future - Hardcover

Turkey: A Past and a Future is a book written by Arnold Joseph Toynbee that explores the history and future of Turkey. The book delves into the country's rich cultural heritage, political history, and economic development, providing a comprehensive overview of Turkey's past and present.Toynbee examines the various empires and civilizations that have shaped Turkey's history, from the Hittites to the Ottomans, and the impact of these influences on the country's current political and social landscape. He also analyzes Turkey's role in the global community, including its relationship with neighboring countries and its place in the international political arena.The book provides a detailed analysis of Turkey's political and economic systems, including the challenges and opportunities facing the country in the modern era. Toynbee also explores the cultural and social aspects of Turkey, including its literature, art, and music, and the ways in which these have contributed to the country's identity and sense of national pride.Overall, Turkey: A Past and a Future is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of Turkey's history and future prospects. It is an essential read for anyone interested in understanding the complex and fascinating country of Turkey.The Young Turks were not Nationalists from the beginning; the ""Committee of Union and Progress"" was founded in good faith to liberate and reconcile all the inhabitants of the Empire on the principles of the French Revolution. At the Committee's congress in 1909 the Nationalists were shouted down with the cry: ""Our goal is organisation and nothing else[3]."" But Young Turkish ideals rapidly narrowed.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.