Turks in Egypt and their Cultural Legacy

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Turks in Egypt and their Cultural Legacy

Literary studies: general History African history

Author: Ekmeleddin Ihsanoglu

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Language: English

Published by: The American University in Cairo Press

Published on: 1st September 2012

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 150 Mb

ISBN: 9781617973499


Introduction

Though Egypt was ruled by Turkish-speakers through most of the period from the ninth century until 1952, the impact of Turkish culture there remains under-studied. This book deals with the period from 1805 to 1952, during which Turkish cultural patterns, spread through reforms based on those of Istanbul, may have touched more Egyptians than ever before.

Content Overview

An examination of the books, newspapers, and other written materials produced in Turkish, including translations, and of the presses involved, reveals the rise and decline of Turkish culture in government, the military, education, literature, music, and everyday life. The author also describes the upsurge in Turkish writing generated by Young Turk exiles from 1895 to 1909.

Additional Materials

Included is a CD containing appendices of extensive bibliographic information concerning books and periodicals printed in Egypt during this period.

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