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100 1 _aMufti-zada, K. Ziya, bey
245 1 0 _aSpeaking of the Turks
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2015
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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337 _acomputer
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_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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500 _aRelease date is 2015-04-25
508 _aProduced by Turgut Dincer (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Speaking of the Turks" by Mufty-zade K. Ziya Bey is a personal account that blends memoir and cultural commentary written in the early 20th century. The narrative unfolds as the author reminisces about his return to Constantinople after nearly a decade spent in America, capturing the complexities of Turkish identity amid the backdrop of foreign occupation and political turmoil. Ziya Bey explores themes of cultural heritage, family bonds, and the transformation of Turkish society, particularly focusing on the evolving roles of women. The opening of the book sets the stage for Ziya Bey's homecoming to Constantinople, where he arrives with his American wife, eager to reconnect her with his homeland. His reflections contrast the hopeful atmosphere of Turkey following its revolution with the grim realities of post-war challenges, including foreign occupations that have trampled the nation's dignity. The initial chapters highlight the intimacy of family dynamics in Turkish culture, the strong sense of community, and the tension between traditional values and the encroaching modernity influenced by the West. Through vivid descriptions and a personal lens, the author offers insights into daily life and the resilience of the Turkish people during a period of upheaval. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aIstanbul (Turkey) -- Description and travel
653 _aIstanbul (Turkey) -- Social life and customs
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/48789
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