Synopses & Reviews
Based on original Ottoman and German sources, The Birth of Modern Turkey shows how military thinking and policy contributed to the triumph of Ataturk and the founding of the modern Turkish state.
About the Author
Handan Nezir-Akmese carried out her research at the Department of Middle East Studies, University of Manchester.
Table of Contents
Introduction * The Political Outlook of the Ottoman Military at the turn of the Twentieth Century * The officer corps in opposition: The Young Turk Revolution of July 1908 * The Military Press, 1908-1912 * Aftermath of the Revolution: The Officer Corps in Politics, 1909-1912 * The Reform of the Ottoman Army, 1909-1912 * The Balkan Wars and their Effects on the Officer Corps, 1912-1913 * Militant Nationalism, January-November 1914 * Conclusion * Bibliography