02353cam a22003373u 450000100060000000300070000600500170001300600020003000700050003200800410003701000130007804000110009104100170010205000070011910000290012624500230015526400510017830000470022933600260027633700260030233800360032850000310036450802050039552011730060053400450177365300520181865300450187065300380191585600430195399900190199663887UtSlPG20260610134454.0mcr n260607r2020||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d  a13009813  aUtSlPG 7afr2iso639-1 4aDR1 aLoti, Pierre,d1850-192310aTurquie agonisante 1aSalt Lake City, UT :bProject Gutenberg,c2020  a1 online resource :bmultiple file formats  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  aRelease date is 2020-11-26  aProduced by Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive/Canadian Libraries)  a"Turquie agonisante" by Pierre Loti is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the decline and struggles of Turkey during a tumultuous historical period, focusing on the socio-political challenges faced by the Ottoman Empire. It appears to provide a voice to the suffering of the Turkish people while criticizing Western imperialism and its consequences on the region.  At the start of the narrative, Loti reflects on the beauty and historic significance of Stamboul (Istanbul) before a devastating fire devastates the city. His poignant descriptions highlight the contrast between the enchanting Eastern city and the encroaching modernity that threatens its existence. Loti expresses deep sorrow for the city’s inhabitants, who lose everything in the blaze, and he calls for attention to their plight, urging the Western world not to ignore the suffering brought on by war and mismanaged governance. This opening lays the groundwork for a broader commentary on imperialism, cultural erosion, and the resilience of those dwelling in a land filled with rich history and profound beauty. (This is an automatically generated summary.)  nOriginal publication data not identified  aBalkan Peninsula -- History -- War of 1912-1913  aTurkey -- History -- Mehmed V, 1909-1918  aTurkey -- History -- 20th century40uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63887  c104711d104711