The People of Turkey: Twenty years' residence among Bulgarians, Greeks, Albanians, Turks, and Armenians. Volume 1

By Stanley Lane-PooleFanny Janet BluntFanny Janet Sandison Blunt, et al.

Book Overview

The book titled ""The People of Turkey: Twenty Years' Residence Among Bulgarians, Greeks, Albanians, Turks, and Armenians V1"" is written by Mrs. Fanny Janet Blunt. The book is a comprehensive account of the author's twenty years of residence in Turkey, where she observed and interacted with people from various ethnicities, including Bulgarians, Greeks, Albanians, Turks, and Armenians. The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a particular ethnic group. The author provides detailed descriptions of the customs, traditions, and way of life of each group, along with their historical background and cultural significance. The book also sheds light on the political and social conditions of Turkey during that time, including the Ottoman Empire's decline and the emergence of the modern Turkish state.The author's personal experiences and observations add a unique perspective to the book, making it an engaging read for anyone interested in Turkish history, culture, and society. The book is the first volume of a two-part series, and it is an invaluable resource for scholars, researchers, and students of Middle Eastern studies.1878. The observations of Mrs John Elijah Blunt developed during her time spent in Turkey; edited by the eminent historian, traveler and researcher Stanley Lane-Poole. Contents: The Bulgarians; The Greeks of Turkey; The Albanians; The Turks; The Armenians and Jews in Turkey; The Circassians, Tatars, and Gipsies of Turkey; Tenure of Land; Peasant Holdings; Turkish Houses; The Seraglio; and Municipality, Police, and Brigandage. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1417922222
• ISBN13: 9781417922222
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 320 Pages
• Weight: 1.04 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"