Along The Bosphorus
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Author |
: Nevbahar Koç |
Publisher |
: Assouline Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 6 |
Release |
: 2018-02-01 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781614286516 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1614286515 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Synopsis Bosphorus Private by : Nevbahar Koç
From the ancient Greek, Roman, Persian, and Byzantine eras to the Ottoman Empire to the present day, the Bosphorus strait is a storied and scenic region of Turkey. As the crossroads of the country’s European and Asian subsections, it is home to rich culture, incredible people, delicious food, unique architecture, and unmistakable style. Countless creatives have been awed and inspired here, including Tommy Hilfiger, Christian Louboutin, Nicky Haslam, and Cher. Turkish denizens and visitors alike are thrilled by the skyline, a breathtaking view of calming waters and magnificent bridges. But some of the best places to discover the style of the Bosphorus are within the private homes of its welcoming residents, who are always gracious and ready to entertain, and who know just the right balance of old and new to both pay homage to their country’s glorious past and herald its future. These vibrant personalities each have a story to tell, something that tethers them to this enchanted slice of the world. Bosphorus Private, showcasing twenty homes, is the melding of two continents, countless creative influences, and millennia of history.
Author |
: Orhan Pamuk |
Publisher |
: Vintage |
Total Pages |
: 52 |
Release |
: 2016-01-26 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781101972595 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1101972599 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (95 Downloads) |
Synopsis Along the Bosphorus by : Orhan Pamuk
A Vintage Shorts Travel Selection The Nobel Prize–winning novelist Orhan Pamuk reminisces on growing up on the banks of the mysterious Bosphorus in Istanbul. From the ghostly yalis, splendid waterside mansions built by the great Ottoman families during the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries, to the crowds of vessels—Russian frigates, rickety fishing boats, and ferries—that plied its waters, Pamuk takes readers on a tour of the great river. A selection from the shimmering and evocative Istanbul: Memories and the City, “Along the Bosphorus” is the essential guide to the city’s watery way. An eBook short.
Author |
: Ayşe Osmanoğlu |
Publisher |
: Ayşe Osmanoğlu |
Total Pages |
: 479 |
Release |
: 2020-05-30 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781916361416 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1916361412 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (16 Downloads) |
Synopsis The Gilded Cage on the Bosphorus by : Ayşe Osmanoğlu
Brothers bound by blood but fated to be enemies. Can their Empire survive or will it crumble into myth? Istanbul, 1903. Since his younger brother usurped the Imperial throne, Sultan Murad V has been imprisoned with his family for nearly thirty years. The new century heralds immense change. Anarchy and revolution threaten the established order. Powerful enemies plot the fall of the once mighty Ottoman Empire. Only death will bring freedom to the enlightened former sultan. But the waters of the Bosphorus run deep: assassins lurk in shadows, intrigue abounds, and scandal in the family threatens to bring destruction of all that he holds dear… For over six hundred years the history of the Turks and their vast and powerful Empire has been inextricably linked to the Ottoman dynasty. Can this extraordinary family, and the Empire they built, survive into the new century? Set against the magnificent backdrop of Imperial Istanbul, The Gilded Cage on the Bosphorus is a spellbinding tale of love, duty and sacrifice. Evocative and utterly beguiling, The Gilded Cage on the Bosphorus is perfect for fans of Colin Falconer, Kate Morton and Philippa Gregory. "A richly woven carpet of a book." Historical Novel Society "With intelligence and sensitivity, Ayşe recreates the dramatic story of our family." Kenize Mourad, author of the international best-seller Regards from the Dead Princess
Author |
: Dave Bowers |
Publisher |
: Old Pond Publishing |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2020-11 |
ISBN-10 |
: 1910456020 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9781910456026 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (20 Downloads) |
Synopsis Beyond the Bosphorus: British Drivers on the Middle-East Routes by : Dave Bowers
The Middle East has always been one of the most challenging destinations for lorry drivers. In the 1970s and 80s, many drivers may not have even heard of the destinations they were sent to before heading out eastwards. Along the way they endured extreme weather conditions, bureaucratic nightmares, and the physical trials of keeping themselves and their trucks operational over many thousands of miles of poorly maintained and dangerous roads. Their adventures have become legendary within the trucking world.In this book Dave Bowers tells with humour and insight the amazing stories of people driving to Middle East destinations, battling against all the odds to deliver their loads. The inspiration comes from his own experience through those routes and in particular on one adventurous journey homewards from Tehran in 1975, when he happened to be stranded in Iran, with no cash to speak of and spending many nights sleeping in abandoned trailers along the way. Dave travelled homewards after he was given lifts in trucks returning to Europe. These were driven by drivers who had many tales to tell, and this book was motivated by the need to keep these fascinating stories alive.Illustrated with photographs of the drivers and vehicles taken at the time, Beyond the Bosphorus records what it was like for ordinary HGV drivers to get involved in something so dramatically different from their everyday working lives in the UK. It will be of interest to lorry drivers, general vehicle enthusiasts and also those with a historical and social interest in the Middle East alike.
Author |
: Chris Hellier |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 236 |
Release |
: 1993 |
ISBN-10 |
: UCSD:31822016739351 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (51 Downloads) |
Synopsis Splendours of the Bosphorus by : Chris Hellier
The Bosphorus - the strait which separates European and Asian Turkey - is one of the world's most beautiful and romantic waterways, eulogized by Byron and many other travellers. Here Eastern and Western cultures meet in the architecture of houses and palaces built along its shores by generations of Ottoman families and sultans.
Author |
: Lale Surmen Aran |
Publisher |
: Rick Steves |
Total Pages |
: 546 |
Release |
: 2016-04-19 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781631213069 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1631213067 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (69 Downloads) |
Synopsis Rick Steves Istanbul by : Lale Surmen Aran
You can count on Rick Steves to tell you what you really need to know when traveling in Istanbul. Following Rick's self-guided tours, you'll experience the wonders of East and West in this fascinating city—the capital of two great empires. Explore one of the world's largest domed churches, haggle with merchants in the exotic Grand Bazaar, and discover the secrets of the sultan's harem in Topkapi Palace. Wander through monumental mosques, shop along sophisticated avenues, and watch whirling dervishes in action. Cruise the Bosphorus for a quick trip to Asia, and end the day relaxing in a Turkish bath. Rick's candid, humorous advice will guide you to good-value hotels and restaurants in delightful neighborhoods. You'll learn how to get around on the city's trams and ferries, and which sights are worth your time and money. More than just reviews and directions, a Rick Steves guidebook is a tour guide in your pocket.
Author |
: Wylla Waters |
Publisher |
: Citlembik Publications |
Total Pages |
: 0 |
Release |
: 2008-09-15 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9944424455 |
ISBN-13 |
: 9789944424455 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (55 Downloads) |
Synopsis Bebek of the Bosphorus by : Wylla Waters
"Bebek is the youngest member of the family of boats that live on the Istanbul Bosphorus. The other boats don't take Bebek seriously because she is so young, but one day she gets the chance to prove to everyone how important she really is"--Page 4 of cover.
Author |
: Hillary Sumner-Boyd |
Publisher |
: Routledge |
Total Pages |
: 393 |
Release |
: 2016-05-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781136821424 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1136821422 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (24 Downloads) |
Synopsis Strolling Through Istanbul by : Hillary Sumner-Boyd
First published in 2005. Long acknowledged to be the 'best travel guide to Istanbul' (Times of London) this classic of travel literature is now available in a larger format in hardback binding. The work is both a useful and informative guide to the city with major useful monuments described in detail in terms of the history and architecture. Although the main emphasis of the book is on the Byzantine and Ottoman Antiquities, the city is not treated as a museum in the context of a living city. Itineraries are arranged so that each one takes the visitor to a different part of Istanbul.
Author |
: William James Joseph Spry |
Publisher |
: |
Total Pages |
: 844 |
Release |
: 1895 |
ISBN-10 |
: PRNC:32101037600580 |
ISBN-13 |
: |
Rating |
: 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Synopsis Life on the Bosphorus: Doings in the City of the Sultan by : William James Joseph Spry
Author |
: Allan R Gall |
Publisher |
: eBook Partnership |
Total Pages |
: 393 |
Release |
: 2018-04-06 |
ISBN-10 |
: 9781912643080 |
ISBN-13 |
: 1912643081 |
Rating |
: 4/5 (80 Downloads) |
Synopsis To Save an Empire by : Allan R Gall
In 1877, when Russia attacks the Ottoman Empire, Sultan Abduelhamit II must fight a devastating war to preserve his ethnically diverse territories that stretch across three continents. At home, he feels threatened from within by Mithat Pasha, a respected reformer, who has popular support for a constitution that would curb the sultan's authority and give the people a voice in their government. Aware of these challenges, Abduelhamit's Belgian wife, Flora Cordier, hopes to remain his confidante and helpmate as he decides how to govern: the iron-fisted rule of his ancestors, the democracy proposed by Mithat, or the diplomacy that exposes his weakened military power. No matter his choice, he is responsible for the suffering of his people.To Save an Empire explores the impact of religious and ethnic conflict in the Ottoman Empire of the late 19th century on the lives of ordinary people-Muslims, Christians, and Jews. Refugees flee atrocities that incite revenge, but also arouse charity and love. A story of love found and lost, of war and its consequences. Today's Balkans and Middle East emerge from the era's political forces of terrorism, imperialism, nationalism, and religion. It is a modern story.______________________________________________________________________________"e;[Gall]...artfully brings to life the political intrigues of an empire sliding into irrelevance. The Ottoman Empire emerges as a kind of protagonist all its own, eager to become strengthened by its embrace of modernity and the West, but also anxious about surrendering its cultural and religious identity. ... A magnificently researched tale of a troubled empire that's also dramatically captivating."e; - Kirkus reviews "e;Fiction as only history can tell it, all the more moving because we know it is not fiction. ...a compelling story."e; - Bulent Atalay, physicist and author of Math and the Mona Lisa and Leonardo's Universe