Istanbul's Galata Bridge has spanned the Golden Horn since the
sixth century AD, connecting the old city with the more Western
districts to the north. But the bridge is a city in itself, peopled
by merchants and petty thieves, tourists and fishermen, and at the
same time a microcosmic reflection of Turkey as the link between
Asia and Europe.Geert Mak introduces us to the woman who sells
lottery tickets, the cigarette vendors and the best pickpockets in
Europe. He tells us about the pride of the cobbler and the
tea-seller's homesickness. And he describes the role of honour in
Turkish culture, the temptations of fundamentalism and violence,
and the urge to survive, even in the face of despair. These stories
of the bridge's denizens are interwoven with vignettes illuminating
moments in the history of Istanbul and Turkey and shedding light on
Turkey's relationship with Europe and the West, the Armenian
question, the migration from the Turkish countryside to the city
and the demise of the Ottoman Empire. "The Bridge" is a charming,
learned and unique gem of a book by the author of the international
bestseller in Europe.
General
Is the information for this product incomplete, wrong or inappropriate?
Let us know about it.
Does this product have an incorrect or missing image?
Send us a new image.
Is this product missing categories?
Add more categories.
Review This Product
No reviews yet - be the first to create one!
Welcome to Loot.co.za!
Sign in / Register |Wishlists & Gift Vouchers |Help | Advanced search
