Peeps at Many Lands: Turkey by Julius R. Van Millingen
"Peeps at Many Lands: Turkey" by Julius R. Van Millingen is a historical account written in the early 20th century. This work serves as a detailed exploration of Turkish geography, culture, and history, delving into the various ethnic groups and significant events that shaped the Ottoman Empire. Aimed at readers interested in travel or historical studies, the book offers insights into the complexities of Turkish society through an examination of its diversepopulations and their customs. The opening of the book presents a broad overview of Turkey's geography, marking the striking geographical boundaries between Europe and Asia defined by the Bosphorus and Dardanelles. The author recounts the history of the Turkish people's migration from Central Asia and their eventual establishment of the Ottoman Empire, touching on significant events such as the fall of Constantinople and the rise and decline of Ottoman power in Europe. Alongside historical context, Van Millingen emphasizes the rich culture of the Turkish people, hinting at the various ethnic groups that will be explored in subsequent chapters, including Albanians, Pomaks, and Armenians, thus setting the stage for a deeper understanding of the multifaceted identity of Turkey. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Van Millingen, Julius R. |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | Goble, Warwick, 1862-1943 |
| LoC No. | a12000385 |
| Title | Peeps at Many Lands: Turkey |
| Note | Reading ease score: 61.9 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey |
| Subject | Turkey -- Description and travel |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 37475 |
| Release Date | Sep 19, 2011 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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