A Traveller's History of Turkey (A Traveller's History Series) - Softcover

Stoneman, Richard

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1566561248 ISBN 13: 9781566561242

Publisher: New York, Interlink Pub Group, 1993, 1993

Synopsis

This book is part of a series for students and tourists who feel they need more background information on Turkey. This concise account covers everything from the legendary Flood of Noah, the early civilisation of Catal Huyuk 7000 years before Christ, the treasures of Troy, Alexander the Great, the Romans, Selcuks, Byzantines and the Golden Age of the Sultans to the changes of the 20th century.

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Reviews

Stoneman gives a spare but lively overview of the country that stands as the historic meeting place of East and West. He concisely reviews Turkey's past history, from prehistoric Anatolia, the Hittite age, the Persian conquest, the rule of Alexander the Great, the impact of Rome, the Byzantine and Ottoman empires, and the Ataturk years, to modern-day Turkey. The book helps the visitor make sense of the country against the background of its diverse heritage. Appended are a chronology of major events and battles; a list of native rulers; recommended further reading; and a gazetteer, which is cross-referenced to the main text and highlights sites, towns, and places of historical significance. Illustrated with maps and line drawings, this will be a valuable companion for visitors seeking to learn about this fascinating country. Recommended for general collections.
- Susan Fifer Canby, National Geographic Soc. Lib., Washington, D.C.
Copyright 1993 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Edition details

• Publisher: New York, Interlink Pub Group, 1993
• Publication date: 1993
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1566561248
• ISBN 13: 9781566561242
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 239