The Occupation Days of Istanbul on its 100th Anniversary
Centennial hardcover edition commemorating Istanbul's occupation—a definitive account marking 100 years since these events.
100. Yılında İstanbul'un İşgal Günleri (The Occupation Days of Istanbul on its 100th Anniversary)
The centennial special edition large hardcover commemorating Istanbul's occupation by Allied forces—published by Istanbul Municipality to mark 100 years since these transformative events.
About This Edition
This special hardcover edition was published by İBB Yayınları (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Publications) to mark the 100th anniversary of Istanbul's occupation. The Occupation of Istanbul is not well known, it is not talked about, it is always passed over with an unspoken silence.
For 5 years, the capital of one of the biggest empires in the history of mankind was occupied by a combination of international armies and their highest-ranked commanders. From 1918 to 1923, the palace of one of the greatest royal families in the history of mankind was under threat by the cannons of the occupying navies of multiple countries.
Contributors
The select group of writers and academicians are some of the experts in the field. I was proud to be suggested by the well-respected writer and professor Nur Bilge Criss of Bilkent University to be a part of this project.
This comprehensive historical narrative brings together archival research, firsthand accounts, and expert analysis from leading historians specializing in this critical period of Turkish history.
Historical Significance
The occupation of Istanbul represents a critical juncture in world history—the moment when the last great Islamic empire's capital fell under Western control. This period witnessed unprecedented political maneuvering, resistance movements, and the birth of modern Turkey from the ashes of empire.
The centennial edition reflects on how this period shaped regional dynamics that continue to influence geopolitics today.
Publication Details
Publisher: İBB Yayınları (Istanbul Metropolitan Municipality Publications)
Publication Date: March 2020
ISBN: 6059492630 (Hardcover)
Format: Special Edition Large Hardcover
Anniversary Edition: 100th Year Commemorative