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Turkey old and new: historical, geographical and statistical (Volume II)

Turkey old and new: historical, geographical and statistical (Volume II)

Menzies, Sutherland

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General EuropeGeneral Middle Eastern History

ISBN10: 9353801400
ISBN13: 9789353801403
Publisher: Alpha Edition
Published: Jul 1 2019
Pages: 518
Weight: 1.43
Height: 1.15 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Step into the Ottoman Empire as it was measured, mapped, and argued over in the nineteenth century. A world mapped in detail. In Volume II of Turkey Old and New, Sutherland Menzies blends narrative history with a statistical survey and gazetteer, building a complete historical geography reference for readers who want more than impressions. Across Turkey provinces and cities, he tracks the contours of government and everyday life: populations, routes, resources, and the shifting realities of population, trade and commerce. The result sits at the lively crossroads of ottoman empire history and classic travel literature, equally rewarding for armchair exploration and serious consultation. As a period compendium of nineteenth century Turkey, this volume holds lasting value for middle east historical studies, especially for those tracing ottoman Anatolia and the Balkans. Its tone and method capture how the region was described and categorised in its own time, making it a compelling primary source for students and a trusted reference for historians needing contemporaneous framing and data points. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you read for context, compare sources, or collect landmark works of historical geography, this facsimile reprint edition earns its place on the shelf.

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