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A Century of Greek–Turkish Relations A Handbook
“A Century of Greek-Turkish Relations is an important handbook written by leading authorities from both shores of the Aegean Sea. Greek and Turkish scholars present in a balanced and objective way, as well as in a graspable and meaningful manner, the main periods in which key events brought the two sides into dispute or even conflict. These events, which are integrated in parallel and conflicting national narratives, fuel the historicity of the two national rivals. A century since the end of the Greek-Turkish war, the trauma of the Greek military defeat and the “disaster of the Asia Minor Greeks”, the establishment of the Republic of Turkey and the emblematic Treaty of Lausanne, render...
The Day Turkey Stood Still
On May 2, 1999, Merve Kavakci walked into the Turkish Grand National Assembly to take her oath of office as a member of Turkish Parliament, while wearing her Islamic headscarf (hijab) which is banned for civil servants in secular Turkey. A near riot ensued, and the Prime Minister told the crowd to 'put this woman in her place.' Since then, Kavakci has become an outspoken critic of Turkey's secularization policy, travelling the globe in support of Muslim women's rights, especially regarding the hijab, which she promotes as a symbol of female empowerment. The Day Turkey Stood Still is a unique behind-the-scenes story of the first headscarved woman to be elected into the Turkish Parliament and ...
Mikis Theodorakis - The Greek Soul
A book about the life and work of the world-renowned Greek composer, full of previously unreleased photographs from the author's personal archive, that traces his development alongside major political events in modern Greek history. A luxurious edition about the life and work of the world-renowned Greek composer, tracing his development alongside major political events in modern Greek history. According to the author -an academic and personal friend of the composer- his aim is to reveal the hidden aspects of Mikis Theodorakis personality and work, as well as his philosophical views about life and humanity. The book includes also interviews and experiences the author shared with Mikis during tours in Greece and abroad.
The Mysterious Chronicles of the Unexplained
The title "The Mysterious Chronicles of the Unexplained", is a collection or Anthology of breaking new events that caught the attention of the public new media. Most of the material in this collection concerns the mysterious and unexplained happenings of specific. Quite often in todays news media certain detailing involving the deals of breaking news events is withheld or perhaps not even discussed. This material strives to enlighten the reader with an emphasis towards looking beneath the surface of new reports and our usual perception of reality.
Turkey Today
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Turkey's Aegean Coast
Two Amazon customers pointed out that this guide did not have an active (hyperlinked) table of contents. That problem has now been corrected. The active table of contents has been placed at the end of the book. Click on any item in the table of contents and it will take you to that reference in the text. Another customer noted that there were not pictures in the book. That was true in an early version but the current edition has many, many color images throughout. "If, like me, you are a bit tired of the ethnocentric social commentary that seems to come with certain well known guidebooks then you could do worse than try this one. Simple to use, well written and accurate, I found it invaluabl...
