Turkey: The Awakening of Turkey; The Turkish Revolution of 1908

Knight, E. F. (Edward Frederick), 1852-1925Project Gutenberg · United StatesDec 2019

Rating 3.2
Word count
479K words
Chapters
48

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English Originals World History Historical ReappraisalConstitutional RevolutionEmpire in TransitionPolitical ChangePower GameSocial CritiqueTurbulent EraSocial ObservationCross-Cultural ViewYoung Turks

Summary

Project Gutenberg was the first provider of free electronic books, or eBooks. Michael Hart, founder of Project Gutenberg, invented eBooks in 1971 and his memory continues to inspire the creation of eBooks and related technologies today.Turkey; the Awakening of Turkey; the Turkish Revolution of 1908 by E. F. KnightAuthor: Knight, E. F. (Edward Frederick), 1852-1925,Language: English, Class: DR: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Balkan Peninsula, Turkey, Release Date: Feb 29, 2016

Editor's review

Written by E. F. Knight, this book focuses on the Turkish Revolution of 1908; the English original was digitized and released by Project Gutenberg. Its value lies in recording the political and social changes before and after the Young Turk Revolution from the perspective of a contemporary observer, with the immediacy of eyewitness narrative. It is a period document for understanding the late Ottoman Empire's transformation. Its descriptions of the revolutionary process, the various forces involved, and social reactions can provide background material for modern Middle East studies. Readers should note the author's stance and historical limitations and not treat the book as a neutral final word. It is suitable for reading alongside later scholarship, with attention to specific issues such as the causes of the revolution, the role of the army, and constitutional experiments. For general readers, the English text and historical background pose a certain barrier; it is advisable to first acquire a general history of the late Ottoman Empire.

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  1. First read general background on the 1908 Turkish Revolution and the late Ottoman Empire, then read the original text.
  2. While reading, note the author's observational stance and sources of information, and compare them point by point with later scholarship.
  3. Take thematic notes on the causes of the revolution, the role of the army, and constitutional practice to form your own judgment of the sources.

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FAQ

Who is the author, and what is his stance? The author is E. F. Knight (1852–1925), and the English original was released by Project Gutenberg. He was an outside observer of the time, and his narrative has the flavor of firsthand experience; readers should note his stance and historical limitations and should not treat it directly as a neutral final word.
What is the book's relationship to the 1908 Turkish Revolution? According to the available information, the book's subject is the 1908 Turkish Revolution, the constitutional revolution promoted by the Young Turks. It records the political and social changes before and after the revolution in a period narrative and can serve as background material for understanding the event, rather than as a systematic academic monograph.
What language background is needed to read this book? The original text is in English, released by Project Gutenberg as a public-domain eBook; there is no information about a Chinese translation. Readers need English reading ability and should ideally have a basic understanding of late Ottoman history to understand the narrative effectively.

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About the author

Knight, E. F. (Edward Frederick), 1852-1925 Author

E. F. Knight (Edward Frederick Knight, 1852–1925) was a British writer known for his works on sailing, travel and military observation. Seven of his books are held in the collection, ranging from accounts of his own voyages to travel narratives and wartime reportage. The Cruise of the “Alerte” records a long voyage under sail, while Sailing deals with the craft of seamanship, showing his close familiarity with life on the water. A Desperate Voyage and The Threatening Eye lean toward adventure and suspense. Albania: A Narrative of Recent Travel and Turkey: The Awakening of Turkey, the Turkish Revolution of 1908 reflect his attention to the Balkans and the Ottoman Empire, and The Harwich Naval Forces: Their Part in the Great War turns to naval activity in the First World War. His writing rests on firsthand experience and is concrete and readable. Public information about his life is limited.