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Ataturk: The Biography of the Founder of Modern Turkey Paperback – August 26, 2002

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In this major new biography of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, and the first to appear in English based on Turkish sources, Andrew Mango strips away the myth, to show the complexities of one of the most visionary, influential, and enigmatic statesmen of the centur

Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was virtually unknown until 1919, when he took the lead in thwarting the victorious Allies' plan to partition the Turkish core of the Ottoman Empire. He divided the Allies, defeated the last Sultan, and secured the territory of the Turkish national state, becoming the first president of the new republic in 1923, fast creating his own legend.

Andrew Mango's revealing portrait of Atatürk throws light on matters of great importance today-resurgent nationalism, religious fundamentalism, and the reality of democracy.

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539 pages
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English
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Harry N. Abrams
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August 26, 2002
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6.05 x 2.45 x 9 inches
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158567334X
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978-1585673346
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Andrew Mango was born in Istanbul. He wrote his first article on Turkey for the Political Quarterly in 1957. Since then he has published dozens of articles, as well as two general introductions to Turkey. He is the author, most recently, of Turkey: The Challenge of a New Role (1994).

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Harry N. Abrams (August 26, 2002)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 539 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 158567334X
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1585673346
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.51 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.05 x 2.45 x 9 inches

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- #161 in Turkey History (Books)
- #350 in Historical Middle East Biographies
- #1,184 in US Presidents

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Terry S. Nelson

Important book

Reviewed in the United States on March 25, 2017

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This is an important book to understand how a Muslim country can modernize under what was essentially a benevolent president for life. Ataturk was one of the most important men of the 20th century when you consider he created a relatively progressive country with education, women's rights, decent economy and separated religion from politics. He was the military savior of the country during and after World War One, and then instituted reforms which brought a backward decaying Ottoman Empire into the 20th century to become an important country and ally for the west. Overlooked both in this book and historically, Ataturks Turkey essentially stopped the spread of Stalins communism into the Middle East. He played off the competing aggressive interests of the West and Russia brilliantly. His political timing was also remarkable as he rose from modest beginnings to military leader and then political leadership against all odds. He is an important leader to understand in today's world. The Middle East could use more like him.

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Jaipee

Must read - but not a great read

Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2017

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Fascinating person, fascinating era. I had no ideas about some of the backgrounds, some of the events between the 2 world wars in Turkey, and by reading this book many things are much clearer in interpreting the region and the hostility between some of the neighbors. But... the book is not even close to some of the excellent writings by Massie, Gilbert, Chernov and McCullough. Read this book, but I do hope someone in the great Pantheon of biographers picks up Ataturk as a subject, he would benefit and it would be a instant classic.

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BrianAlbright

Every student of history should read about this great leader facing crises situations

Reviewed in the United States on January 23, 2021

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This book is lengthy but every page is exciting and wonderful to read about. The wisdom, the footnotes, the juicy details... This is how you write a biography about a great leader struggling to save his country from the brink. A warrior statesman of science, liberty, and justice.

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Will Jerom

Truly impressive

Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2010

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Content Summary: This book is sweeping in scope, beginning with the Ottoman period just before World War One, and outlining the major CUP leaders who rebelled against and effectively ended the power of the monarchy. Ataturk would later of course finish that job, abolishing the sultan and caliph positions permanently. Mango focuses mostly on the political and military life of Ataturk, as well as religious and linguistic reforms ushered in. He also comments on Ataturk's social life and personal thoughts and habits. Mango is to be commended for such a comprehensive job, with some summary and comments about the legacy of Ataturk later.

Analytical Review: This is a big book, but it reads like and even longer book because it is so crammed with details and names. Readers will likely find themselves paging for names and geographical sources, a convenient summary of short biographies appears at the end for assistance. A very enlightening book, which only the patient and interested reader should pick up - but those will find it immensely rewarding.

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Detail Man

Great book, poor overall condition.

Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2020

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Older paperback copy, heavily 'foxed' from exposure to dirty house, cigarette smoke. Pages intact, cover unsoiled, no marks, but this copy should be rated barely acceptable. Agreed, this copy, which appears unused, possibly unread, is 20 years old. Nonetheless, books for resale, particularly paperback books from the homes of smokers, will all show pronounced foxing and will often have an objectional smell, as this copy does.

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Glenn D. Robinson

Very detailed, indepth. Amazing life.

Reviewed in the United States on December 8, 2012

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Incredibly indepth bio of the founder of Republic of Turkey. Ataturk took the remains of the Ottoman Empire and directed a very major paradigm shift in thought, governance and culture. Fascinating that this was done during the time in between the 2 world wars when so many countries were more concerned with conquest than long term growth. He was able to end the Caliphate, create a new alphabet, regain territories lost at the end of WWI and more. The Turkish hero of Gallipoli, this bio is extremely fascinating.

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James D. Crabtree

This has GOT to be complete

Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2008

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The author does a fine job in what is obviously a very thoroughly-researched and well-written work. The main thing I liked about this book is that it didn't just discuss a chronology of Ataturk's career but also looked into the ideas and influences which molded the future leader of the Turkish Republic. A little long at places, the book nevertheless makes sure the context of developments is known to the reader as well as the events themselves. While not destined to be a favorite book of mine I can certainly recommend it as a great work in this field of history.

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Larry N. Stout

Cogent and eye-opening

Reviewed in the United States on June 10, 2013

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I had a naive view of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk before reading this thoroughgoing biography. The book has reinforced my admiration for the man as the remarkably canny, far-sighted, and determined founder of modern Turkey, even as it revealed to me his inevitable (human) faults. The book also provides a wealth of new understanding of Turkey at the end of Ottoman days, through to the end of Ataturk's life, and beyond. You might well be surprised to learn, as I was, that Turks had no surnames before 1934, and that Ataturk, despite his adamant rationalism, resorted to bizarre invented mythology regarding the history of Turkic peoples in Anatolia; and to learn that modern Turkish language is in large part an invention, incorporating Turkified terms borrowed from European (i.e., "civilized") languages, so that the high Ottoman language of Ataturk's family of origin (in Salonica, not Anatolia) is unintelligible to speakers of the modern Turkish idiom. Unlike some highfalutin bios, this very nice specimen is not strained by pretentious overanalysis, either of the man or his times. Highly recommended.

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Aydin

The Father of Modern Day Turkey

Reviewed in Canada on August 6, 2018

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Great book on Ataturk founder of modern day Turkey.

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Claude Couillard

very good book

Reviewed in Canada on November 22, 2011

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very good book and I recommand it to my friends
It came by mail in a very good state and will be nice to read soon.

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uday shankar

This book should be part of collection

Reviewed in India on June 3, 2018

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Excellent book and very objective in analysis

Ugur Karadag

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Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2020

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He's s the best revolutionist In the world ever

Haider Husaini

Five Stars

Reviewed in India on September 26, 2016

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Very thorough book, amazingly written,gives a lucid picture of turkey's past

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