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

by Murat Gül and Dina Nayeri

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,...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1780763743
• ISBN13: 9781780763743
• Release Date: January 2013
• Publisher: I. B. Tauris & Company
• Length: 242 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.1" x 9.1"