Publisher's Synopsis
The People of Turkey: Twenty Years' Residence Among Bulgarians, Greeks, Albanians, Turks and Armenians V1 is a book written by Mrs. Fanny Janet Blunt. The book is a detailed account of her twenty years of residence in Turkey, where she interacted with people from different ethnicities such as Bulgarians, Greeks, Albanians, Turks, and Armenians. The book is divided into different sections, each focusing on a particular ethnic group. Mrs. Blunt provides an in-depth analysis of the culture, customs, and traditions of each group, as well as their history and social structure. The book also delves into the political and economic conditions of Turkey during the time of Mrs. Blunt's residence. The author's personal experiences and observations are reflected in the book, making it an insightful and engaging read. Overall, The People of Turkey is an informative and comprehensive account of the diverse people and cultures of Turkey.1878. The observations of Mrs John Elijah Blunt developed during her time spent in Turkey; edited by the eminent historian, traveler and researcher Stanley Lane-Poole. Contents: The Bulgarians; The Greeks of Turkey; The Albanians; The Turks; The Armenians and Jews in Turkey; The Circassians, Tatars, and Gipsies of Turkey; Tenure of Land; Peasant Holdings; Turkish Houses; The Seraglio; and Municipality, Police, and Brigandage. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.