Turkish Memories by Sidney Whitman

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Author Whitman, Sidney, -1925
LoC No. 14016967
Title Turkish Memories
Note Reading ease score: 52.1 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Contents Introductory -- The Armenian outbreak in Constantinople, 1896 -- The Græco-Turkish war, 1897 -- Journey through Asiatic Turkey -- Yildiz palace -- Sultan Abdul Hamid -- A city of dipliomatists [Constantinople] -- The Levantine -- The Turk and his creed -- Turkish traits -- Conclusion -- Appendix [containing letters from Professor Arminius Vambéry to the author].
Credits E-text prepared by Turgut Dincer, Barry Abrahamsen, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team (http: //www.pgdp.net) from page images generously made available by Internet Archive (https: //archive.org)
Summary "Turkish Memories" by Sidney Whitman is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book reflects on the author's extended visits to the Ottoman Empire, focusing particularly on his experiences in Constantinople and various regions of Turkey from 1896 to 1908, a period marked by significant upheaval and transformation within the empire. Whitman's observations provide valuable insights into Turkish life, culture, and politics, as well as his interactions with notable figures, including the Sultan and other officials. The opening of "Turkish Memories" sets the stage for Whitman's narrative, emphasizing his unique position as a privileged witness to Ottoman life during tumultuous times. He recounts varied experiences, from opulent hospitality in the Sultan’s court to harsh conditions in wayfaring lodges, including firsthand accounts of significant events like the Armenian outbreak of 1896. Whitman expresses his aim to portray the Turkish people more favorably, combatting prevailing prejudices, and to narrate a series of human experiences that illustrate the complexity of life in the empire. Through vivid descriptions and personal encounters, he draws readers into the vibrant yet often conflicted world of late Ottoman society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey
Subject National characteristics, Turkish
Subject Turkey
Category Text
EBook-No. 59130
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jun 15, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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