It is commonly believed that during the interwar period,
Kemalist secularism successfully eliminated religion from the
public sphere in Turkey, leaving Turkish national identity devoid
of religious content. However, through its examination of the
impact of the Ottoman millet system on Turkish and Balkan
nationalisms, this book presents a different view point. Cagaptay
demonstrates that the legacy of the Ottomon millet system which
divided the Ottoman population into religious compartments called
millets, shaped Turkey s understanding of nationalism in the
interwar period. Providing a compelling examination of why and how
religion shapes national identity in Turkey and the Balkans the
book covers topics including:
* Turkish nationalism
* the Ottoman legacy
* Kemalist citizenship policies and immigration
* Kurds, Muslims and Jews and the ethno-religious limits of
Turkishness.
Incorporating documents from untapped Turkish archives, this
book is essential reading for scholars and students with research
interests in Turkey, Turkish nationalism and Middle East
history.
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