Sons of the Conquerors: The Rise of the Turkic World - Softcover

Pope, Hugh

 
9780715636053: Sons of the Conquerors: The Rise of the Turkic World

Synopsis

Since the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey has played a prominent role in international affairs, as a secular Islamic democracy. This book provides a picture of the Turkish people, who encompass a region much larger than the political boundaries of the nation of Turkey - from China, to Iran, Iraq, the Netherlands, and Germany.

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Since the dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, Turkey has played a prominent role in international affairs, as a secular Islamic democracy. This book provides a picture of the Turkish people, who encompass a region much larger than the political boundaries of the nation of Turkey - from China, to Iran, Iraq, the Netherlands, and Germany.

Review

"'[Sons of the Conquerors] is beautifully written, with a journalist's eye for the telling detail, a raconteur's ear for the resonant anecdote, all held in place by a fine weave of history and iudicious analvsis...' Financial Times"

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