Turkey: A Past And A Future

Turkey: A Past and a Future is a book written by Arnold Joseph Toynbee, a renowned British historian and philosopher. The book provides a comprehensive account of the history and culture of Turkey, from its ancient roots to its modern-day political and social landscape. Toynbee explores the various influences that have shaped Turkey's past, including its interactions with neighboring civilizations and empires, as well as its own unique cultural and religious traditions. He also examines the challenges and opportunities facing Turkey in the present day, including its role in the global community and its relationship with the West. Throughout the book, Toynbee offers insights into the complex and fascinating history of Turkey, and provides a thoughtful analysis of its future prospects. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of this important nation.The Young Turks were not Nationalists from the beginning; the ""Committee of Union and Progress"" was founded in good faith to liberate and reconcile all the inhabitants of the Empire on the principles of the French Revolution. At the Committee's congress in 1909 the Nationalists were shouted down with the cry: ""Our goal is organisation and nothing else[3]."" But Young Turkish ideals rapidly narrowed.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.