9780282210267 - Our New Protectorate, Turkey in Asia, Its Geography, Races, Resources, and Government, Vol. 1 of 2: With a Map, Showing the Existing and Projected Public Works (Cla... (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This extensive work provides a sweeping overview of five eastern provinces of the Ottoman Empire. The author, an experienced traveler familiar with the region, sought to record the peoples and places of these lands before the rapid changes of the late 19th century erased their traditional ways of life. With nearly a dozen distinct ethnic groups and an equal number of religions, this book provides a deep examination of the social forces shaping the region. It offers a detailed look at its major industries, such as agriculture and mining, and explores the influence of geography on the lives of its inhabitants. Specifically, the author highlights the impact of mountain ranges, rivers, and other physical features on transportation, trade, and settlement patterns. The book touches on the history of the area, from its ancient roots to the Ottoman conquests, situating the present within a broader historical context. It concludes with an urgent call for better governance, arguing that only through enlightened leadership can the region realize its full potential. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.