Mustafa Kemal (Atatürk) and the War of Independence (Volumes I-II-III Set)

Mustafa Kemal (Atatürk) and the War of Independence (Volumes I-II-III Set)

Written by Salâhi R. Sonyel, one of the leading researchers of Turkish historiography, this comprehensive three-volume work examines the National Struggle led by Mustafa Kemal Atatürk in detail, using domestic and foreign archival documents, diplomatic correspondence, and contemporary testimonies. The political, military, and diplomatic dimensions of the War of Independence are discussed in chronological order, offering the reader a broad historical perspective. 

The work details the situation of the Ottoman Empire after the Armistice of Mondros, the national resistance movements that began in Anatolia, Mustafa Kemal Pasha's arrival in Samsun, the Erzurum and Sivas Congresses, the opening of the Grand National Assembly of Turkey, the establishment of the regular army, and all fronts of the War of Independence. Furthermore, the international developments of the period, the policies of the Entente Powers, and the diplomatic aspects of the National Struggle are also presented with supporting documents. 

This work, the product of years of research by Salâhi R. Sonyel, is considered one of the most comprehensive works on Atatürk and the National Struggle period. It is a fundamental reference source for academics, researchers, and readers interested in recent Turkish history.

Author: Salâhi R. SONYEL

 Publisher: Turkish Historical Society Publications

 ISBN: 978-975-16-2011-8

 Publication Year: 2024

 Edition: 2nd Edition

 Language: Turkish

Number of Volumes: 3-Volume Set