This book is not just a biography of Mustafa Kemal Ataturk but also a history of the early Turkish Republic and the Kemalist reforms. George Gawrych has managed to skilfully synthesize extensive original research and scholarly debates to produce a well-rounded and highly readable work. Richly complemented by images and maps, the book will be appreciated by scholars familiar with Turkish history, as well as students wishing to learn more about Ataturk and the formative years of the Turkish Republic. Milena Methodieva, Assistant Professor, University of Toronto, Canada
1. Making of an Ottoman General. 2. Balancing the Art of Statesmanship and Commander-in-Chief. 3. Founding the Republic. 4. Consolidating Political Power. 5. Constructing a Turkish Identity and Nation. 6. Institutionalizing Laicism. 7. Enlightening the People. 8. Emancipating Women. 9. Fostering Economic Growth and Health. 10.Securing a Place in the World.11.Appreciating Atatürk and the Republic.
George W. Gawrych is Professor of History at Baylor University, USA.GEORGE W. GAWRYCH is Historian on the faculty of the U.S. Army Command and General Staff College, a position he has held since July 1984. He taught at the University of Hawaii, the University of Kansas, and the School of International Studies at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. His publications on modern Middle East history include articles in academic journals and two short monographs published by the U.S. Army. In November 1989, he received the Turkish Studies Association's biennial prize for the best published article in Turkish Studies.
