The Emergence of Modern Istanbul : Transformation and Modernisation of a City

Murat Gul

ISBN 10: 1780763743 / ISBN 13: 9781780763743

Published by Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Okt 2012, 2012

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Neuware - In its transition from 18th century capital of the Ottoman Empire to economic powerhouse of the Turkish Republic, Istanbul has been altered beyond recognition. This intricate and original account charts the urban transformation of an iconic and hybrid city and, through this, delves into the broader arena of Turkey's history. After the establishment of the Republic, Turkey increasingly turned to the West for ideas about how to develop a modern culture, and Istanbul became a forum for different regimes to display their political, ideological and social policies in the context of the built environment. Murat Gul traces the impact of these changing policies on the very fabric of the city itself - its streets, buildings and landscapes - to present a compelling account of the dramatic changes to Turkey's most important metropolis.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Emergence of Modern Istanbul : Transformation and Modernisation of a City
• Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC Okt 2012
• Publication Date: 2012
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1780763743
• ISBN 13: 9781780763743
• Binding: Taschenbuch
• Condition: Neu
• Dimensions: 233W x 154H x 22D millimeters 233 millimeters width by 154 millimeters height by 22 millimeters depth
• Weight: 419 grams

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Synopsis

In its transition from 18th century capital of the Ottoman Empire to economic powerhouse of the Turkish Republic, the city of Istanbul has been transformed beyond recognition. Using newly released archive sources, Murat Gül charts the urban transformation of Istanbul during the late Ottoman, early Republican and the Democrat Party periods of Turkish history. After the establishment of the Republic, Turkey increasingly turned to the West for ideas about how to develop a modern culture, particularly in its most populous city. Istanbul became a forum for the different regimes to display their political, ideological and social policies in the context of the built environment. Gül traces the impact of these changing policies on the very fabric of the city itself - in its streets, buildings and landscapes - and in the process provides new insights into the history of Turkey.

About the Author

Murat Gul is an architectural and urban historian who previously taught at Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University in Istanbul and the University of Sydney, Australia. At present he is an associate professor at the International University of Sarajevo. In addition to his academic career, Gul has extensive experience in the fields of urban planning and heritage conservation and has worked for various government agencies in Australia.