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The Turks: The Central Asian Civilization That Bridged the East and the West for Over Two Millennia - volume 1

The Turks: The Central Asian Civilization That Bridged the East and the West for Over Two Millennia - volume 1

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Medieval & Renaissance HistoryCentral Asian History

ISBN10: 1736695401
ISBN13: 9781736695401
Publisher: Lightning Source Inc
Published: Feb 17 2021
Pages: 554
Weight: 1.77
Height: 1.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Turks is a breathtaking look at the history of the Turkish people and the land from which they originate. Rich and welcoming, this is a book that brings the past into the present and invites you to feel the breeze rise off the Bosporus.As the author-an expert in the field of Turkish history and a former teacher at Chicago's Turkish American School-welcomes you into the intricate and complex evolution of the Turkish language, you begin to grasp the extensive ways these people have influenced the world.The Turks comes in two volumes, each sold separately. The first volume provides information from the ancient times until about the tenth century CE. The Turks touched multiple continents throughout history. This book encourages you to walk in their footsteps and learn surprising facts along the way. Did you know, for example, that the Turks introduced horseback-riding stirrups to Europe?The second edition does not only expand on the ancient history of the Turks but it also provides invaluable information regarding fairly unknown Turkish mythology.Based on deep research and vision, The Turks incorporates the ideas of esteemed scholars to achieve greater depth of understanding of this extraordinary group of people. Along with the extensive reference resource list, The Turks contains a wealth of information.Learning about the Turks means you are discovering more about humanity and civilization. When you immerse yourself in the culture of Turkey, you open your eyes to a rich history of powerful potential.

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