The Emergence of Modern Turkey (Studies in Middle Eastern History) 3rd Edition

by Bernard Lewis (Author)

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Written by renowned scholar Bernard Lewis, The Emergence of Modern Turkey has established itself as the preferred one-volume history of modern Turkey. It covers the emergence of Turkey over two centuries, from the decline and collapse of the Ottoman Empire up to the present day. In a new chapter, Lewis discusses the origins of his book in the Cold War era and the events that have taken place since its first publication in 1961. This new edition addresses Turkey's emergence as a decidedly Western-oriented power despite internal opposition from neutralists and Islamic fundamentalists. It examines such issues as Turkey's inclusion in NATO and application to the European Union, and its involvement with the politics of the Middle East. Authoritative and insightful, The Emergence of Modern Turkey remains the classic text on the history of modern Turkey.

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"No one has done more to examine the interactions of the West and the Middle East.Lewis' book will remain a landmark in the study of the modern Middle East."--Foreign Affairs

"An authoritative contribution by a distinguished historian which fills a long-existing need for an interpretive study of developments in Turkey during the last two centuries."--American Historical Review

"Equally valuable for the scholar planning to explore specific lines of research, and for the teacher and journalist who have to explain and analyze developments in modern Turkey."--The Economist

"The author has mobilized his unrivaled knowledge of both Turkish and Western sources to assess the significance of the Ataturk revolution and provide an essential background for the formation of judgments about contemporary Turkey's problems and prospects."--The Times Literary Supplement

About the Author

Bernard Lewis is at Princeton University (Emeritus).

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press; 3rd edition (September 6, 2001)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 568 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0195134605
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0195134605
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.15 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.58 x 5.55 x 1.39 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #1,519,845 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #518 in Middle Eastern History (Books)
- #775 in Turkey History (Books)
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Bernard Lewis

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Bernard Lewis, FBA (born 31 May 1916) is a British-American historian specializing in oriental studies. He is also known as a public intellectual and political commentator. Lewis is the Cleveland E. Dodge Professor Emeritus of Near Eastern Studies at Princeton University. Lewis' expertise is in the history of Islam and the interaction between Islam and the West. He is also noted in academic circles for his works on the history of the Ottoman Empire.

Lewis served as a soldier in the British Army in the Royal Armoured Corps and Intelligence Corps during the Second World War before being seconded to the Foreign Office. After the war, he returned to the School of Oriental and African Studies at the University of London and was appointed to the new chair in Near and Middle Eastern History.

Lewis is a widely read expert on the Middle East and is regarded as one of the West's leading scholars of that region. His advice has been frequently sought by policymakers, including the Bush administration. In the Encyclopedia of Historians and Historical Writing, Martin Kramer, whose PhD thesis was directed by Lewis, considered that over a 60-year career Lewis has emerged as "the most influential postwar historian of Islam and the Middle East."

Lewis' views on the Armenian Genocide have attracted attention. He acknowledges that massacres against the Armenians occurred but does not believe it meets the definition of genocide. He is also notable for his public debates with the late Edward Said concerning the latter's book Orientalism (1978), which criticized Lewis and other European Orientalists.

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G.Bone

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Reviewed in the United States on October 1, 2013

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I considered this rating because it is a very useful book about Ataturk, his roots, and his reforms. Mr. Lewis does know his history and supports it with extensive facts that are not readily accessible in English. Mr. Lewis has published a series of histories based on Arabic/Muslim perceptions and this book focuses on the 'emergence of Modern Turkey'. I bought it because I needed it for a paper and it was the cornerstone of my research. If anyone needs or wants to know how Modern Turkey came about I would highly recommend this book.

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Tamta

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2016

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Bernard Lewis is a great read for Oriental studies students

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Mario D. Mazzarella

but still the best survey.

Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2014

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Old, but still the best survey.

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Matt

Authoritative History of Modern Turkey

Reviewed in the United States on March 15, 2006

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It's a little dry at times, but this is a well-written, scholarly history of the development of modern Tukey, focusing primarily upon the late Ottoman period and going into revolutionary and modern Turkey.

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JBerry

Way Too Pricey

Reviewed in the United States on November 29, 2016

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While a great volume for in-depth study, its nowhere near worth the $50.00 price tag

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dwdavison@aol.com

Very Informative.

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 1999

Bernard Lewis offers a valuable survey of the history of modern Turkey. The first half of the book is a chronological discussion of the social and political events leading to the fall of the Ottoman Empire and the rise of Turkish nationalism. The second half of the book is a more in depth analysis of the key intellectual and political figures who worked both for and against the consolidation of power among the adherents of the C.U.P.
Bernard Lewis does not limit his study strictly to the historical issues; he discusses some of the important European missunderstandings that guided policymakers in the Near East. He also elaborates on diplomatic factors that affected commercial relations between the West and East; the history of the European "capitulations" in Istanbul, for example, is touched upon.
Where the book really shines, however, is in the second half where Dr. Lewis introduces the western reader to the Turkish periodicals, philosophical tracts and political pamphlets current in the 19th and early 20th cnetury; Dr. Lewis also explores the evolution of modern Turkish in a way that makes it accessible to those unfamiliar with the language -- stressing how important irredentism was in the propaganda of the revolution. The poetry and literature of the elite is contrasted with the language that was spoken by the average Turkish citizenry; a great deal of the rhetoric used by the Ottoman officials and even by the early activists of the Young Turk Movement, for example, was incomprhensible to the masses, because of its obsolescent flourishes and subtle illusions which could only be appreciated by the highly educated.
The dificiency of the book is that it's subject matter, although not intentionally exclusive, is more geared toward the specialist in Turkish and Near Eastern history. However, those familiar with some of the other historical factors surrounding the topics discussed shouldn't have any problem following the events as they unfold. But the scarcity of maps, and the oblique references to WWI and some of the other social and historical factors happening at the time (both in and outside of Turkey proper), may leave the less prepared reader a bit confused. But as a work of Turkish constitutional and intellectual history, and as an overview of the stunning accomplishments of Attaturk and his peers, it is an extremely rewarding read.

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Baris A

Bernard Lewis knows Turkey

Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2003

Bernard Lewis is an expert on Turkish/Ottoman history. The background of turkish history lies in the Ottoman empire and beginning from 1800 all the bases of ideas that Turkish Republic is based on flourished and evolved in Istanbul and in European cities. Since in Turkey I have learnt "propagandist" history and one-man show of Ataturk I have increased my perspective on Turkish history with this book. Lacking are what happened to minorities of Anatolia and the harshness of realities about that them. Anatolia was their land too. Their story has not been told.

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Cengo

Very well-written book. Detailed scientific representation.

Reviewed in the United States on December 25, 2002

Lewis scientifically presents historical facts in an objective way. There are numerious references that are used. This book gives a flavor almost like a Ph.D. dissertation. The infrastructure of Ottoman Empire is discussed and scrutinized in detail. This is a book for who would like to know the historic facts behind the modern Turkey and understand its roots.

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