The Turkic Speaking Peoples: 2,000 Years of Art And Culture from Inner Asia to the Balkans

ISBN: 9783791335155
Yazar: Doğan Kuban, Ergun Çağatay
Cilt tipi: Şömizli Sert Kapak

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.

İngilizce

2006

503 Sayfa

24 x 30 cm