5 Books to Better Understand Turkey’s Political History

Due to our country’s long and transformative history, its demographic structure full of differences, its location and identity, it has always been foreign policies that have been critical for world history and its economy, which is full of ups and downs, is also closely related to the future of each of us.

However, in order to understand the history of this vast geography, neither history lessons taught in schools but never listened to nor some very famous historical TV series that are watched on television and distort the facts profusely is never enough. The solution is to read different historians who have contributed to the study of political history in many different ways.

5 book recommendations that will help you better understand Turkey’s past and future;

Halil İnalcık – A Brief Ottoman History: A Bird’s Eye View of the History of the Ottoman Empire

All the books of Halil İnalcık, one of the most important historians of our country, are actually works that should be read by everyone who is interested in history. However, for this list, the process from the Ottoman Empire to the Republic of Türkiye outliningWe have chosen the book A Brief Ottoman History: A Bird’s Eye View of the History of the Ottoman Empire, which also allows for a closer examination by focusing on critical periods of Ottoman history. You can click here to review and add to your reading list by purchasing.

Fahir Armaoğlu – Turkish Political History

Another important name in Turkey’s political history studies, Fahir Armaoğlu’s book ‘Turkish Political History’ From the last years of the Ottoman Empire From the first years of the republic to the period of the National Struggle. In the period leading up to the Cyprus Operation It addresses many critical issues. Alongside Armaoğlu’s personal assessments, this book helps to chronologically grasp the events that took place in this vast period. If you want to read it, you can buy it by clicking here.

Oral Sander – Turkey’s Foreign Policy

‘Turkey’s Foreign Policy’ is a successful compilation of articles by Oral Sander, another name who has made important studies in the field of political history and Turkish foreign policy. in the book Turkey’s relations with the West, the Balkans, the Black Sea, the Middle East, NATO and the Turkish world, policies followed and solutions for them. You can click here to review and add to your cart.

Şevket Pamuk – 200 Years of Economic History of Turkey

For those who want to look at the history of Turkey from a different perspective, ‘200 Years of Economic History of Turkey’ written by Şevket Pamuk is a work that should definitely be evaluated. Dealing with Turkey’s economic history as a whole since the last years of the Ottoman Empire; examining economic growth and human development and growth together In his book, Pamuk clarifies in detail the interaction of politics and economics during these 200 years. If you want to buy the book, you can click here.

İlber Ortaylı & İsmail Küçükkaya – The First Century of the Republic: 1923 – 2023

Finally, it is on our list of ‘The First Century of the Republic: 1923-2023’, which covers the last 100 years of our country in detail, but with a fluent language, up to the most recent moment. Next to ‘History’ You can also take a closer look at current social events. The book is a good option to understand where Turkey has come from in its 100th year and where it will reach in the future. You can click here to buy and read.

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