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100 1 _aLoti, Pierre,
_d1850-1923
245 1 0 _aTurquie agonisante
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2020
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2020-11-26
508 _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)
520 _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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aBalkan Peninsula -- History -- War of 1912-1913
653 _aTurkey -- History -- Mehmed V, 1909-1918
653 _aTurkey -- History -- 20th century
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/63887
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