A Primary Source Guide to Turkey |
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| Author:
| Blomquist, Christopher |
| Series title: | Countries of the World: a Primary Source Journey Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-4042-2759-0 |
| Publication Date: | Dec 2004 |
| Publisher: | Rosen Publishing Group
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| Imprint: | PowerKids Press |
| Book Format: | Hardback |
| List Price: | USD $26.27 |
Book Description:
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Ancient peoples called this mountainous land Anatolia, but in the twentieth century, under Atatürk, Turkey's first president, it became known as the Land of the Turks. Turkey has played a major part in the history of civilization. Today Turkey is a republican democracy, and its capital is Ankara. Introduce students to the Blue Mosque, the Dolmabahçe Palace, and the three-day festival of Seker Bayrami in this engaging tour of the land that lies in two continents!
Ancient peoples called this mountainous land Anatolia, but in the twentieth century, under Atatürk, Turkey's first president, it became known as the Land of the Turks. Turkey has played a major part in the history of civilization. Today Turkey is a republican democracy, and its capital is Ankara. Introduce students to the Blue Mosque, the Dolmabahçe Palace, and the three-day festival of Seker Bayrami in this engaging tour of the land that lies in two continents!