Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Besides being of great historical importance, this book, first published in 1933, is also a fascinating study of an extremely complex and controversial figure, in which an iron selfdiscipline and a sudden capacity for selfabandonment existed. Ataturk the extraordinary life and achievements of the greatest general of the ottoman empire. This presentation was prepared for the comenius multilateral school partnerships project titled ascooperation on multicultural enrichments. Mustafa kemal, only later known by his adopted pseudonym, had an eventful life filled with drama, dilemmas and revolutionary activity. Ataturks life mustafa kemal ataturk 1881 1938 was the founder and the first president of the republic of turkey. In february 1937 he had the following six principles written into article two of the constitution of the turkish republic. Click download or read online button to get ataturk a biography of mustafa kemal father of modern turkey book now. Machiavelli, who once stated that a true republic should pursue national strength even at the expense of individual freedom, was the source of inspiration for ataturks intolerant. Mustafa kemal was born in 1881 in salonika thessaloniki, today in greece, then under the ottoman rule. Feb 16, 2004 mangos biography of ataturk is a real page turner, a rare feat for such a lengthy book. His father ali riza, a customs official turned lumber merchant, died when mustafa was still a boy.
Jul 01, 2003 this book provides the first indepth look at the intellectual life of the turkish republics founder. He was born in 1881 probably in the spring in salonica, then an ottoman city, now in greece. His personal life has been the subject of numerous studies. Mustafa kemal ataturk was born in 1881 in the former ottoman empire.
Ataturk was a believer and follower of the renaissance ideals of modern europe. He oversaw the passage of numerous reforms that were responsible for transforming turkey into a modern nationstate. Ataturk was one of the most important men of the 20th century when you consider he created a relatively progressive country with education, womens rights, decent economy and separated religion from politics. In fact, nasser said of this book specifically this has been the most important book in my life. Abdul hamid allied anatolia angora arab arif armenians army arrest assembly ataturk attack balkan became began bosphorus bulair caliph called chan kaya chonuk bair command committee of union constantinople danger dardanelles deputies diarbekir edhem enemy english enver erzerum eski shehir eyes face fethi fevzi fight force foreign french friends. Mustafa kemal ataturk was born in 1881 in salonika now thessaloniki in what was then the ottoman empire. This biography covers ataturks early life, military career, exploits during.
The life of kemal ataturk harold courtenay armstrong snippet view 1961. This book provides the first indepth look at the intellectual life of the. At 500 pages, it still feels like a whirlwind tour through the life of the father of the. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Ataturk the big friend of the bulgarian nation history. Kamals ideology and his political structure are important to be studied since both. In doing so, it frames him within the historical context of the turbulent age in which he lived, and explores the uneasy transition from the late ottoman imperial order to the modern turkish state through his life and ideas. Read unlimited books and audiobooks on the web, ipad, iphone and. One thing i need to say to you, if its about ataturk, please be careful when you listen to suggestion from turkish people.
This book is a clear, concise and fastpaced account of ataturks military triumphs and rise to power. The philosophy behind ataturks reforms is now known as kemalism. The second edition of the book entitled mustafa kemal ataturkpasha of the empire, president of the republic has come out on the bulgarian book market. Part of the world in a life series, this brief text provides insight into the life of mustafa kemal ataturk. It is the shadow of mustafa kemal ataturk, founder of the turkish republic and a. Ataturk books ataturk society of america ataturk society of america. Ataturk persuaded the new national assembly to fight the greek invasion. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Mustafa kemal ataturks personal life news newspapers books scholar jstor may. List of books and articles about mustapha kemal ataturk. Ataturk books ataturk society of america ataturk society.
Music for body and spirit meditation music recommended for you. Kemal ataturk, the founder of modern turkey, who built a modern nation out of a medieval backwater by what amounted to sheer force of will, was a truly amazing giant of history. Here is lord kinrosss definitive and masterful biography of mustafa kemal ataturk, or literally father turk, a man whom winston churchill and arnold toynbee hailed as one of the truly great figures of the twentieth century. Top 25 quotes by mustafa kemal ataturk of 58 az quotes. Also, do we know what ataturk thought of hitler until his death in 1938. A revealing account of the life of one of the most interestingand overlooked in the west men of the past century. I read this book many years ago, yet it has stuck with me as one of the best biographies. British journalist andrew mango is writing book about mustafa kemal. Ataturk a biography of mustafa kemal father of modern turkey. Throughout, the author attempts to tie ataturks situation in a given moment to the present u. Because if they would understand what he wants to do, we would be right now in a much better condition today.
Ataturk has made it all but impossible to investigate his personal life. Lessons in leadership from the greatest general of the ottoman empire. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Mustafa kemal was born in 1881 in salonika thessaloniki, today in. Mustafa kemal ataturk was born as mustafa to zubeyde hanim and ali r. This is an important book to understand how a muslim country can modernize under what was essentially a benevolent president for life. When mustafa kemal ataturk became the first president of turkey in. Mustafa kemal ataturk heir to an empire ryan gingeras the world in a life series.
He was born in 1881 in salonika, then part partner of the ottoman empire. Mustafa kemal ataturk was born under the name ali r. The biography of the founder of modern turkey by andrew. Ataturks foreign policy was unique among the dictators of his age in that it was based not on expansion but retraction of frontiers. He took the name in 1934 in place of his earlier name, mustafa kemal, when he ordered all turks to adopt a surname. Karpat, ataturks recent bibliography included 7,010 different sources. Mustafa kemal ataturk is the finder founder of the republic of turkey. Ataturk the icon is about to take a bit of a hit the.
Lessons in leadership from the greatest general of. While his mother was a housewife, his father was employed as a militia officer, titledeed clerk and lumber trader. M sukru hanioglu when mustafa kemal ataturk became the first president of turkey in 1923, he set about transforming his country into a secular republic where nationalism sanctified by scienceand by the personality. Mustafa kemal ataturk ryan gingeras oxford university press. A year later in 1922, at the treaty of lausanne, turkish independence was confirmed. He was given permission and successfully defeated the greeks. The details of his marriage have always been a subject of debate. Mustafa kemal ataturks life, ingilizce ataturkun yasam. Hanioglu managed to combine both impartiality and immediate access to turkish. Kemal ataturk, soldier, statesman, and reformer who was the founder and first president 192338 of the republic of turkey. Ataturk was born in 1881 in salonika, then a thriving port of the ottoman empire, and was given the name mustafa. Besides being of great mustapha kemal ataturk, the great turkish dictator, is a figure of great significance to the modern world.
Ataturk a biography of mustafa kemal father of modern. Oct 03, 1997 a potent shadow, a legend that has grown into an officially sanctioned cult, envelops every aspect of turkish life. Firstly, this book sheds a very interesting light on the life and work of mustafa kemal. As a young man, he was involved with the young turks, a revolutionary group that deposed the sultan in 1909. We derive our inspiration, not from heaven, or from an unseen world, but directly from life. Ataturk served as the countrys first president from 1923 to 1938. Right after ataturk died, an article was published in a german newspaper.
His mother zubeyde, a devout and strongwilled woman, raised him and his sister. An intellectual biography, is probably the best book on ataturks legacy and his historic role. To see what your friends thought of this book, please sign up. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Mustafa kamal ataturk considered one of the important figures who shape the modern life of turkish nations. Machiavelli, who once stated that a true republic should pursue national strength even at the expense of individual freedom, was the source of inspiration for ataturk s intolerant. His father was a minor official and later a timber merchant. Ataturk is indispensable reading for anyone who wishes to understand turkeys politics. However, the author uses the opportunity to add his own criticism on mustafa kemal which i found more interesting than the biography.
What i am describing in my book was the nazi side and it was a onesided love affair. It brings him vividly to life and highlights the qualities that allowed him to become the most successful revolutionary of the 20th century. A potent shadow, a legend that has grown into an officially sanctioned cult, envelops every aspect of turkish life. Mustafa kemal ataturk may 19, 1881november 10, 1938 was a turkish nationalist and military leader who founded the republic of turkey in 1923.
The novel written by ivan vlaykov, which was initially meant to be a story, describes the last three days of the life of mustafa ataturk. By the outbreak of world war ii, the republic of turkey epitomized more than a state bound for better times. I found this book to be a highly compassionate view of ataturks life. In doing so, it frames him within the historical context of the turbulent age in which he lived, and explores the uneasy transition from the late ottoman imperial order to. He became a hero by dngefeind the dardanelles against the allies. This book provides the first indepth look at the intellectual life of the turkish republics founder. He modernized the countrys legal and educational systems and encouraged the adoption of a european way of life, with a latin alphabet and with citizens adopting europeanstyle names. He modernized the countrys legal and educational systems and encouraged the adoption of a european way of life, with a latin alphabet and. The rebirth of a nation by john patrick douglas balfour. Ataturks personal life has its controversies, ranging from where he was born to his correct full name. Hanioglu argues that ataturk rigidly controlled every aspect of political and social life during the westernization process of the newly established nationstate.