Turkic Speaking Peoples /anglais: 2000 years of art and culture from inner Asia to the Balkans - Tapa blanda

Cagatay

 
9783791335155: Turkic Speaking Peoples /anglais: 2000 years of art and culture from inner Asia to the Balkans

Sinopsis

This comprehensive study of one of the most powerful and influential civilizations examines the rich heritage of the Turkic culture. From the first nomadic tribes migrating from central Asia to the Mediterranean, through the rise of the Seljuk and the Ottoman Empire, to the present day, this book explores the traditions and cultural practices of the Turkic speaking peoples. It examines their social and political significance within a historical and modern context, and their relationships with other cultures. This lavishly illustrated volume, featuring images from an award-winning photographer, allows readers to discover a civilization and understand its role in the world today.

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Acerca del autor

Dogan Kuban is professor of History of Architecture at Istanbul Technical University and the author of numerous publications on the history and culture of Turks and Muslims. Ergun Cagatay is a photographer who has worked for the Associate Press and later the Gamma Agency in Paris. His photographs have appeared in major international magazines.

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