The Shortest History of Turkey (Paperback)

Benjamin C. Fortna

38 ratings by Goodreads

Language: English

Published by The Experiment LLC, New York, 2026

9798893031232

Series: Book 24 of 26 - The Shortest History

  • Softcover
  • New
See all details

Seller: Grand Eagle Retail, Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.Grand Eagle Retail

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 12, 2005

Softcover

Condition: New

£ 14.30

 Free Shipping 
Ships within U.S.A.

Quantity: 1 available

Add to basket
Free 30-day returns

Item description from seller

Paperback. Through more than nine centuries of shifting borders, environmental change, and political evolution, Turkey has been a cultural melting pot and a nation-state bent on ethnic unity. It has seen conquest and reform, appeals to tradition and calls to modernize. It has been a home to Christians, Jews, Muslims, and more, and it has aggressively pursued both secularization and Islamization.Built on the foundations of the Ottoman Empirethe most enduring, and perhaps the most important, Islamic empire in historyTurkeys long, complex history is beset by political and religious turmoil. But the countrys national story also illuminates a rich culture developed over thousands of years, reflecting culinary diversity, artisan craftsmanship, and architectural achievement.In this concise yet nuanced overview, historian Benjamin Fortna examines Turkeys complex trajectory from ancient Byzantine civilization to modern republic, through to the present-day leadership by the populist, authoritarian President Recep Tayyip Erdogan. In just 250 pages, Fortna reveals how opposing visions of Turkey have shaped its national identity and its peopleand its place in contemporary history.The Shortest History books deliver thousands of years of history in one riveting, fast-paced read. From the Ottoman Empire to todays authoritarian regimediscover the story of a nation caught between Islamic traditions and pressures to westernize Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

Seller Inventory # 9798893031232

Title
The Shortest History of Turkey (Paperback)
Author
Benjamin C. Fortna
Publisher
The Experiment LLC, New York
Publication year
2026
Condition
new
Binding
Paperback
Language
English
ISBN 13
9798893031232
Series
Book 24 of 26: The Shortest History

Grand Eagle Retail

Bensenville, IL, U.S.A.

5-star seller

AbeBooks seller since October 12, 2005

Shipping rates within U.S.A.

Item6 to 14 business days6 to 16 business days
First item£ 0.00£ 0.00
Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.

Payment methods

  • Visa
  • Mastercard
  • American Express
  • Apple Pay
  • Google Pay

Seller's business information

APOLLO ONLINE CORP.

605 Geddes Street
Wilmington, DE U.S.A. 19805