| Author |
Barton, James L. (James Levi), 1855-1936 |
| Title |
Daybreak in Turkey
Second Edition
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 56.8 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
E-text prepared by Paul Marshall, Turgut Dincer, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http://www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https://archive.org)
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| Summary |
"Daybreak in Turkey" by James L. Barton is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book addresses the significant socio-political changes taking place in the Ottoman Empire during a period of transformation from absolute monarchy towards constitutional governance. The author seeks to explore the complex interactions between various ethnic and religious groups in Turkey, as well as their implications for the future of the region. The opening of the work provides context for the author's intentions, emphasizing that the material presented is not merely an attempt to gain popular acclaim amid a revolutionary backdrop, but rather a serious exploration of the historical, religious, and social dynamics affecting Turkey. Barton highlights the need for a comprehensive understanding of the empire's diverse challenges stemming from its multi-ethnic population, which includes Turks, Armenians, Greeks, and various Muslim communities. He sets the stage for an examination of how these elements come together to shape the evolving political landscape, hinting at both the hopes and the complexities of reform in Turkey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey
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| Subject |
Turkey
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
61583 |
| Release Date |
Mar 8, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Jun 17, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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