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Sons of the Conquerors: The Rise of the Turkic World

Sons of the Conquerors: The Rise of the Turkic World

by Hugh Pope

In his major new work, Wall Street Journal Istanbul correspondant Hugh Pope provides a vivid picture of the Turkic people, descendants of the nomadic armies that conquered the Byzantine Empire and reigned over the region for centures. Today the Turks encompass a region much larger than the political boundaries of the nation of Turkey - from the Xinjiang province of western China, to Iran, Iraq, the Netherlands,... (more)

The Forty Days of Musa Dagh

by Franz Werfel

This stirring, poignant novel, based on real historical events that made of actual people true heroes, unfolds the tragedy that befell the Armenian people in the dark year of 1915. The Great War is raging through Europe, and in the ancient, mountainous lands southwest of the Caspian Sea the Turks have begun systematically to exterminate their Christian subjects. Unable to deny his birthright or his people, ... (more)

Stars, Stones and Scholars: The Decipherment of the Megaliths as an Ancient Survey of the Earth by Astronomy

Stars, Stones and Scholars: The Decipherment of the Megaliths as an Ancient Survey of the Earth by Astronomy

by Andis Kaulins

This survey will surpass its namesake, Gods, Graves and Scholars by Ceram, just as the Stars preceded the Gods and the Stones preceded the Graves.

The Girl from the Golden Horn

by Kurban Said

Set in 1928, Kurban Said’s classic novel of thwarted love, exile, and desire explores the clash of values between conservative prewar Istanbul and decadent postwar Berlin, as well as the tensions between Muslims and Christians. Ultimately, it is the story of one girl’s choice between two worlds. Asiadeh Anbara and her father, once members of the Turkish royal court, have fled the collapse of the Ottoman... (more)

Lawrence: The Uncrowned King of Arabia

by Michael Asher

A major new biography that provides readers with the first nuanced portrait of one of this century's most daring and enigmatic adventurers. T. E. Lawrence began his role in World War I as a map clerk and ended it as one of the greatest military heroes of the century. He altered the face of the Middle East, helped the Arabs gain their freedom, and formulated many of the precepts of modern guerrilla warfare. But... (more)

LAWRENCE AND THE ARABS.Robert. Graves

LAWRENCE AND THE ARABS.

by Robert. Graves

Hagia Sophia, 1850-1950: Holy Wisdom Modern Monument

Hagia Sophia, 1850-1950: Holy Wisdom Modern Monument

by Robert S. Nelson

Hagia Sophia, the Church of Holy Wisdom, sits majestically atop the plateau that commands the straits separating Europe and Asia. Located near the acropolis of the ancient city of Byzantium, this unparalleled structure has enjoyed an extensive and colorful history, as it has successively been transformed into a cathedral, mosque, monument, and museum. In Hagia Sophia, 1850-1950 , Robert S. Nelson explores its... (more)

The Flea Palace

by Elif Shafak

Keen irony and humour amongst the cats and tomb thieves of Istanbul The setting is a stately residence in Istanbul built by Russian noble émigré Pavel Antipov for his wife Agripina at the end of the Tsarist reign, now sadly dilapidated, flea-infested, and home to ten families. Shafak uses the narrative structure of A Thousand and One Nights to construct a story-within-a-story narrative. Inhabitants... (more)

The Saint of Incipient Insanities

by Elif Shafak

The Saint of Incipient Insanities is the comic and heartbreaking story of a group of twenty-something friends, and their never-ending quest for fulfillment. Omer, Abed and Piyu are roommates, foreigners all recently arrived in the United States. Omer, from Istanbul, is a Ph.D. student in political science who adapts quickly to his new home, and falls in love with the bisexual, suicidal, intellectual chocolate... (more)

The Gaze

by Elif Shafak

A new title from the author of The Flea Palace. Shafak explores the subject of body image and desirability in women and men. An overweight woman and her lover, a dwarf, are sick of being stared at wherever they go so decide to reverse roles. The man goes out wearing make up, and the woman draws a moustache on her face. The couple deal with the gaze of passersby in different ways. The woman wants to hide... (more)

Langenscheidt's Universal Turkish Dictionary: Turkish-English/English-Turkish

Langenscheidt's Universal Turkish Dictionary: Turkish-English/English-Turkish

by H. J. Kornrumpf

Dictionaries in this Universal line are complete, concise, and priced to sell. They are small enough for pocket or purse, comprehensive enough for classroom use or casual conversation. Up to 35,000 entries.

The British Army in World War I (3): The Eastern Fronts (Men-at-Arms)

The British Army in World War I (3): The Eastern Fronts (Men-at-Arms)

by Mike Chappell

Although Britain's greatest commitment of land forces was on the Western Front, British, Empire and Dominion troops also fought in other theatres of operations â€" and in some cases continued to fight there after the Armistice had ended hostilities in the West. This last of our series of three titles describes these far-flung campaigns, in Italy, the Balkans, the Middle East, several parts of Africa, Russia,... (more)

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Dog Tails

by Aziz Nesin

Selected short story translations previously published in Short Story International by permission of the Author Aziz Nesin and International Cultural Exchange. Nesin, who died in 1995 is an old friend of Jacobson, the translator-publisher of this collection.

The Ottoman Army 1914-18 (Men-at-Arms)

by David Nicolle

The Ottoman Turkish Empire was one of the leading protagonists of World War I, and the stolid courage of the individual Ottoman soldier - 'Johnny Turk' as he was known to his enemies - was recognised by all. Yet the army in which he served is, like the Ottoman empire itself, generally little understood. Over the four years of the Great War, the Ottoman Army, Navy and two tiny air services fought on five major... (more)

Blood Tie (Mary Lee Settle Collection)

by Mary Lee Settle

These titles represent Settle's work from the 1950s to the 1980s. The novels cover a wide range of subjects but are mostly concerned with the heroine's "search for love, faith, and a sense of belonging" (LJ 9/1/86). Copyright 1996 Reed Business Information, Inc.

The Ottomans: Dissolving Images

by Andrew Wheatcroft

The Ottoman Empire was a "mystery wrapped inside the enigma". This book aims to unravel the mystery in two ways. Firstly, it looks at the Ottomans and their world in terms relevant to an eastern Islamic society, with its own principles and practices that seemed merely barbaric to the West. The book also comes to terms with the West's expectations of the Ottomans. The author's aim is both to tell the story and... (more)

They Burn the Thistles (New York Review Books Classics)

They Burn the Thistles (New York Review Books Classics)

by Yashar Kemal

Turkey’s greatest novelist, Yashar Kemal is an unsurpassed storyteller who brings to life a world of staggering violence and hallucinatory beauty. Kemal’s books delve deeply into the entrenched social and historical conflicts that scar the Middle East. At the same time scents and sounds, vistas of mountain and stream and field, rise up from the pages of his books with primitive force. Memed—introduced in Kemal’s... (more)

Istanbul (AA Citypack S.)

by Christopher Rice, Melanie Rice

A pocket-sized city guide with a large-scale street map. "AA CityPacks" are specially designed for the short break city visitor. Organise your time with recommended day itineraries, walks and excursions. The Top 25 sights, arranged from west to east across the city, are highlighted and give you all the accompanying detail you need such as prices and opening times. The best features of the city are all described -... (more)

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