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Embark on an unforgettable journey as you flip through the captivating pages of the "Istanbul Travel Guide," a gateway to the heart of Turkey's mesmerizing metropolis. Prepare to unveil the city's 16 must-visit destinations, ranging from the iconic Hagia Sophia to the bustling Grand Bazaar. Brace yourself for exhilarating adventures, explore a myriad of itineraries, and discover invaluable tips within this comprehensive catalog. Immerse yourself in...
2) There Was and There Was Not: A Journey Through Hate and Possibility in Turkey, Armenia, and Beyond
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A young Armenian-American goes to Turkey in a "love thine enemy" experiment that becomes a transformative reflection on how we use-and abuse-our personal histories
Meline Toumani grew up in a close-knit Armenian community in New Jersey where Turkish restaurants were shunned and products made in Turkey were boycotted. The source of this enmity was the Armenian genocide of 1915 at the hands of the Ottoman Turkish government, and Turkey's refusal...
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During the late Ottoman period (1856—1922), a time of contestation about imperial policy toward minority groups, music helped the Ottoman Greeks in Istanbul define themselves as a distinct cultural group. A part of the largest non-Muslim minority within a multi-ethnic and multi-religious empire, the Greek Orthodox educated elite engaged in heated discussions about their cultural identity, Byzantine heritage, and prospects for the future, at the...
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The Ottoman court of the late sixteenth century produced an unprecedented number of sumptuously illustrated chronicles. While usually dismissed as imperial eulogies, Emine Fetvaci demonstrates that these books commented on contemporary events, promoted the political agendas of courtiers as well as the sultan, and presented their patrons and creators in ways that helped shape the perspectives of their elite audience. Picturing History at the Ottoman...
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