TRAVELLER'S HISTORY OF TURKEY

Prehistoric Anatolia, the Hittite Age 2000-1250BC, the Dark Ages to the Persian Conquest 1250-494BC, the Persian Empire at war with the Greeks 494-334BC, Alexander the Great and his legacy 334-133BC, the impact of Rome 193BC to AD330, the Byzantine Empire from the foundation of Constantinople to the Battle of Manzikert 330-1071, the Byzantine Empire and the Turks 1071-1461, the Ottoman Empires, the Ataturk Years 1909-1938 and Modern Turkey 1939-present, the book offers a full history. At least seven ancient civilisations have made their homes in Turkey and all have left their mark on the landscape, architecture and art in the place where East meets West. Stoneman's readable account covers the legendary Flood of Noah, the early civilisation of Catal Huyuk 7000 years before Christ, the treasure of Troy, the Seljuks, and the Golden Age of the Sultans to the upheaval and changes wrought by Kemal Atatürk culminating in the strong position Turkey now occupies on the world stage. Includes maps, chronology of events, major battles and lists of native rulers. Pen and ink artworks, 247pp, paperback.