Turkey; the Awakening of Turkey; the Turkish Revolution of 1908 by E. F. Knight

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Author Knight, E. F. (Edward Frederick), 1852-1925
LoC No. 11007749
Title Turkey; the Awakening of Turkey; the Turkish Revolution of 1908
Note Reading ease score: 45.9 (College-level). Difficult to read.
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Summary "Turkey; the Awakening of Turkey; the Turkish Revolution of 1908" by E. F. Knight is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book examines the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the socio-political transformations leading to the Turkish Revolution of 1908. It explores the struggles within the empire, the rise of reformist groups like the Young Turks, and the effects of foreign political intrigue on Turkey's fate. The opening of the text introduces the historical context of Turkey, detailing its expansion and eventual decline as a powerful empire. It discusses how internal corruption, external pressures from Christian powers, and revolts from within its provinces contributed to its disintegration. The author highlights how these challenges culminated in a desperate movement among Turks, led by the Young Turks, to reclaim their homeland through reform and national unity. The narrative paints a picture of a people on the brink of awakening, inspired to fight for a better governance system and the reconstruction of their national identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey
Subject Eastern question (Balkan)
Subject Turkey -- History -- 1878-1909
Subject Turkey -- Politics and government -- 1878-1909
Category Text
EBook-No. 51329
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 14, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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