Author: Leeann Murphy Publisher: Avalon Travel ISBN: 161238613X Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 482
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This Trip of a Lifetime will leave you with a new sense of wonder — and some great stories to share. Over its 8,000-year history, Turkey's crown jewel has won the hearts of emperors and sultans. Today, Istanbul is a lively meeting place of East and West, religious and secular, traditional and modern. In this full-color book, expert traveler Leann Murphy tells you everything you need to know to make this trip possible. Experience the life of the city by wandering the Grand Bazaar to sampling authentic Turkish coffee and mezes. Appreciate Istanbul’s past at the many historic and cultural sites, including the Ayasofya, the Blue Mosque, and Topkapi Palace. Plan a cruise along the Aegean Sea and the Turquoise Coast. Make inland excursions to Cappadocia and Ankara. Choose the best guides, tours, and means of transportation—including bus, boat, and even hot-air balloon.
Author: Fodor's Travel Guides Publisher: Fodor's Travel ISBN: 1640975055 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 557
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Whether you want to visit the Grand Bazaar in Istanbul, cruise along the Turquoise Coast, or go hot-air ballooning in Cappadocia, the local Fodor’s travel experts in Turkey are here to help! Fodor’s Essential Turkey guidebook is packed with maps, carefully curated recommendations, and everything else you need to simplify your trip-planning process and make the most of your time. This new edition has been fully-redesigned with an easy-to-read layout, fresh information, and beautiful color photos. Fodor’s Essential Turkey travel guide includes: AN ILLUSTRATED ULTIMATE EXPERIENCES GUIDE to the top things to see and do MULTIPLE ITINERARIES to effectively organize your days and maximize your time MORE THAN 36 DETAILED MAPS and a FREE PULL-OUT MAP to help you navigate confidently COLOR PHOTOS throughout to spark your wanderlust! HONEST RECOMMENDATIONS on the best sights, restaurants, hotels, nightlife, shopping, performing arts, activities, and more PHOTO-FILLED “BEST OF” FEATURES on “The Best Things to Eat and Drink,” “What to Buy,” “10 Best Beaches in Turkey,” and more TRIP-PLANNING TOOLS AND PRACTICAL TIPS including when to go, getting around, beating the crowds, and saving time and money HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL INSIGHTS providing rich context on the local people, art, religion, architecture, cuisine, wine, geography, and more SPECIAL FEATURES on ”Turkey Through the Ages,” “Topkapi: Showplace of the Sultans,” and “Shopping in Istanbul” LOCAL WRITERS to help you find the under-the-radar gems A TURKISH LANGUAGE PRIMER with useful words and essential phrases UP-TO-DATE COVERAGE ON: Istanbul, the Sea of Marmara, Ephesus, Izmir, Bodrum, towns along the Turquoise Coast, Cappadocia, towns along the Black Sea Coast, and more Planning on visiting other fascinating countries? Check out Fodor’s Essential Greece, Fodor’s Essential Spain, Fodor’s Essential France, Fodor’s Essential Israel, and Fodor’s Essential Morocco. *Important note for digital editions: The digital edition of this guide does not contain all the images or text included in the physical edition. ABOUT FODOR'S AUTHORS: Each Fodor's Travel Guide is researched and written by local experts. Fodor’s has been offering expert advice for all tastes and budgets for over 80 years. For more travel inspiration, you can sign up for our travel newsletter at fodors.com/newsletter/signup, or follow us @FodorsTravel on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter. We invite you to join our friendly community of travel experts at fodors.com/community to ask any other questions and share your experience with us!
Author: Jonathan Laurence Publisher: Princeton University Press ISBN: 0691219788 Category : Social Science Languages : en Pages : 606
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The surprising similarities in the rise and fall of the Sunni Islamic and Roman Catholic empires in the face of the modern state Coping with Defeat presents a historical panorama of the Islamic and Catholic political-religious empires and exposes striking parallels in their relationship with the modern state. Drawing on interviews, site visits, and archival research in Turkey, North Africa, and Western Europe, Jonathan Laurence demonstrates how, over hundreds of years, both Sunni and Catholic authorities experienced three major shocks and displacements—religious reformation, the rise of the nation-state, and mass migration. As a result, Catholic institutions eventually accepted the state’s political jurisdiction and embraced transnational spiritual leadership as their central mission. Laurence reveals an analogous process unfolding across the Sunni Muslim world in the twenty-first century. Identifying institutional patterns before and after political collapse, Laurence shows how centralized religious communities relinquish power at different rates and times. Whereas early Christianity and Islam were characterized by missionary expansion, religious institutions forged in the modern era are primarily defensive in nature. They respond to the simple but overlooked imperative to adapt to political defeat while fighting off ideological challenges to their spiritual authority. Among Laurence’s findings is that the disestablishment of Islam—the doing away with Islamic affairs ministries in the Muslim world—would harm, not help with, reconciliation to the rule of law. Examining upheavals in geography, politics, and demography, Coping with Defeat considers how centralized religions make peace with the loss of prestige.
Author: Daniel Windsor Publisher: Interactive Media Licensing ISBN: Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 18
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Welcome to Istanbul, a city that straddles two continents and countless cultures, where the past whispers through ancient streets and modern life pulses with energy. Before diving into the vibrant tapestry of this metropolis, let’s take a moment to orient ourselves amidst its bustling bazaars, majestic mosques, and timeless traditions. Istanbul, formerly known as Byzantium and Constantinople, is a city of paradoxes. Located at the crossroads of Europe and Asia, it serves as a bridge between East and West, seamlessly blending the legacies of empires and civilizations that have left their mark on its landscape. From the iconic domes of the Hagia Sophia to the bustling markets of the Grand Bazaar, every corner of Istanbul tells a story of resilience, adaptation, and innovation. As we embark on this journey through Istanbul, we invite you to immerse yourself in its rich tapestry of history, culture, and hospitality. Whether you’re exploring the labyrinthine alleys of the Old City or savoring the flavors of Turkish cuisine along the Bosphorus, each experience offers a glimpse into the soul of this extraordinary city. So, as you embark on your exploration of Istanbul, remember to keep an open heart and a curious mind. From the ancient walls of Constantinople to the vibrant street art of Beyoğlu, there’s always something new to discover in this city of endless surprises. Prepare to be enchanted, inspired, and forever changed by the magic of Istanbul.
Author: Orhan Pamuk Publisher: Vintage ISBN: 0307386481 Category : Biography & Autobiography Languages : en Pages : 402
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From the Nobel Prize winner and acclaimed author of My Name is Red comes a portrait of Istanbul by its foremost writer, revealing the melancholy that comes of living amid the ruins of a lost empire. "Delightful, profound, marvelously origina.... Pamuk tells the story of the city through the eyes of memory." —The Washington Post Book World A shimmering evocation, by turns intimate and panoramic, of one of the world’s great cities, by its foremost writer. Orhan Pamuk was born in Istanbul and still lives in the family apartment building where his mother first held him in her arms. His portrait of his city is thus also a self-portrait, refracted by memory and the melancholy—or hüzün—that all Istanbullus share. With cinematic fluidity, Pamuk moves from his glamorous, unhappy parents to the gorgeous, decrepit mansions overlooking the Bosphorus; from the dawning of his self-consciousness to the writers and painters—both Turkish and foreign—who would shape his consciousness of his city. Like Joyce’s Dublin and Borges’ Buenos Aires, Pamuk’s Istanbul is a triumphant encounter of place and sensibility, beautifully written and immensely moving.
Author: Baybars Altuntas Publisher: Balboa Press ISBN: 1452522421 Category : Business & Economics Languages : en Pages : 148
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I did it my way! So can you! As the son of a teacher and a retired army officer, I would never in my wildest dreams have thought that the company I started without a penny to my name would become a multi-mullion-dollar business. Or that the president of the United States of America the land of entrepreneurs would invite me to the White House to talk about entrepreneurship or that the Turkish prime minister, who leads the 16th largest economy in the world, would hand me a letter to deliver in person to President Obama. I couldnt have imagined that I would one day be on CNN International commenting on President Obamas Washington summit or that I would be one of the 110 Dragons from 22 countries on the most important entrepreneurship TV show in the world, Dragons Den (Shark Tank in the US). I had no money, no one to help me or back me up in the beginning but all those things really happened. I wholeheartedly believe that our beautiful world is one where dreams are capable of becoming reality so long as we work towards the realization of those dreams. I wish for everyone to be able to look at the world in the same optimistic way as I do, to see the bigger picture in the same frame. If the son of a teacher and army officer can find success, then I am sure that you can too, but probably much more easily. I am confident that, once you start reading this book, you wont be able to put it down.
Author: Sophia Simone Publisher: ISBN: 9781691660872 Category : Languages : en Pages : 50
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THIS IS A PICTURE BOOK. NO TEXT. A beautiful Colorful Picture book with stunning images. One of the world's most historic cities, experience and take a journey through this Istanbul photo book and be transported to the much loved capital in this spectacular photography Book which captures this incredible city in all its grandeur. Perfect for all lovers of this city, this beautifully packaged stunning coffee table photobook showcases different amazing pictures from Istanbul from fascinating buildings to beautiful islands. Product details Breathtaking images Extra Large 8.5 x 11 size Printed on high quality interior stock Premium finish cover A wonderful gift or the perfect souvenir Take a journey through the world's beautiful city, traveling from color to magnificent color with this beguiling book.
Author: Marc Dubin Publisher: Rough Guides UK ISBN: 1848368461 Category : Travel Languages : en Pages : 2702
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This fully revised and thoroughly updated sixth edition of the Rough Guide to Turkey is your ultimate handbook to this fascinating country.A full section introduces Turkey's highlights, from the markets of Istanbul to the rock churches of Cappadocia. There are informed accounts of the country's wide-ranging sights and incisive reviews of the best places to eat, sleep and drink in every price range. Throughout the guide there is practical advice on everything from bazaar shopping to chartering a yacht. The authors also provide expert background on Turkish history, literature, music and film and the guide comes complete with easy-to-read maps for every region. The Rough Guide to Turkey is your ultimate handbook to this fascinating country.
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