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Gorgias Press Haremlik: Some Pages from the Life of Turkish Women - Gorgias Press

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Explore the shifting social landscape of the late Ottoman Empire through the eyes of Demetra Vaka Brown. Born a Greek Ottoman in Istanbul, Vaka Brown later became a journalist and novelist in America, using her unique perspective to document the transition from Ottoman life to the emergence of the Turkish Republic. This volume, part of the Cultures in Dialogue series, presents her first book based on her experiences from 1901. It captures a specific moment in history when modernization began to change domestic life and the traditional harem system was fading. Readers gain insight into the complex emotions of a woman caught between two worlds, feeling nostalgia for a disappearing way of life while observing the rapid changes of a new era. With a new introduction by Yiorgos Kalogeras, this edition provides essential context for understanding the historical and cultural shifts of the early 20th century. It is a valuable resource for those interested in Ottoman history, women's studies, and the cultural dialogue between East and West.

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Written by Demetra Vaka Brown, a Greek Ottoman journalist and novelist who provides a firsthand perspective on the twilight of the Ottoman Empire.

Includes a new introduction by Yiorgos Kalogeras to provide contemporary context for this historical work.

Part of the Cultures in Dialogue: First Series, offering academic and historical depth for readers of Middle Eastern studies.

Focuses on the year 1901, documenting the era when modernization began to transform Ottoman domestic life and the traditional harem.

Provides a unique look at the conflicting allegiances and nostalgia felt during the transition to the Turkish Republic.

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Brand: Gorgias Press
Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1593332033
Category: Books > Subjects > Crafts, Hobbies & Home
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 08 October 2004
Listed Since: 12 January 2007

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