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Turkey - The Ottomans: East or West

How to Invent a Country

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The Ottoman Legacy in Modern Turkey

This chapter explores the cultural and historical impact of the Ottoman Empire on modern Turkey, focusing on the evolving perceptions of sultans like Abdul Hamid II. It also examines the tension between enduring Ottoman influences, especially the military's societal role, and the secular traditions that have shaped contemporary Turkey since the 1970s.

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