Mustafa Kemal Atatürk was one of the most significant political
leaders of the twentieth century. He rose from obscure origins to
become the founder of the new Republic of Turkey out of the ashes
of the Ottoman Empire and go on to radically transform Turkish
society. How should one understand Atatürk and his legacy? In this
book, George Gawrych studies Atatürk’s career in detail, showing
how Atatürk married the traits of the classic military
man-of-action with those of the intellectual, theorist and
pragmatist as a statesman. Gawrych places Atatürk in the context
of his times to reveal how he harnessed wider forces to set Turkey
on a path of secular nationalism and comprehensive modernization.
His legacy can be seen everywhere in Turkey today, from the role
and rights of women in society to the struggle for developing a
democracy in the Republic. Gawrych addresses the costs of
Atatürk’s policies, including the suppression of minorities and
the imposition of a cult of personality and authoritarian rule in
the name of ‘Turkification’. The book presents a nuanced
analysis of a complex figure who consciously created a living
legacy that still casts a shadow over Turkey’s political and
intellectual discourse.
General
Imprint: |
I.B. Tauris
|
Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
October 2023 |
Authors: |
George W. Gawrych
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Dimensions: |
234 x 156mm (L x W) |
Pages: |
296 |
ISBN-13: |
978-0-7556-5181-8 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
0-7556-5181-2 |
Barcode: |
9780755651818 |
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