1. Anatolia is a huge peninsula in modern-day Turkey that just out into the Black and Mediterranean seas…
Stanford J Shaw. - History of the Ottoman Empire and Modern Turkey, Vol I; Empire of Gazis: The Rise and Decline of the Ottoman Empire 1290–1808. Cambridge University Press, 1976…
Mustafa Kemal’s impact on the modern Turkish state is irrefutable, so much so that he was given the name Atatürk by the national assembly, meaning “father of the Turks”, banning anyone else from using this name. Turkey, one of the few culturally Islamic nations without a Sharia legal system , is often referred to as one of the most modernized states with a Muslim majority . Atatürk is often attributed with the modernization of Turkey, through, amongst other things, social, political and economic reform. Kemalism, the founding ideology of the republic of Turkey, was a series of extensive programs of reform aimed at modernizing Turkey through six pillars, referred to as the six arrows of Kemalism, namely nationalism, republicanism, secularism,…
Constantinople and Tenochtitlan were two great cities in their time. They both had many dominant physical features. They also had many cultural influences and their major function for each city was different. The two cities had important landmarks and their locations still exist. The cities both had religious affiliations and other important aspects. Constantinople and Tenochtitlan help to show you what cities were like between 1160-1520.…
The hostess greets guests with friendly smile and walk customers to table at a comfortable pace. The servers wear black dress pants, black aprons and red polo shirts with the Anatolia logo. The servers look professional and neat. Servers are always knowledgeable about the chef’s specialties. They bring meals quickly and do not mind requests like bringing extra dinner rolls. In addition, the bussers help the servers pick up dirty dishes timely from tables and refill water glasses. High quality service and the respect from the restaurant staff make me come back here.…
Every constructions are in order. Buildings are fascinating. There are many things to do in…
Davutoğlu, Ahmet., Philosophical and Institutional Dimensions of Secularization, (in) Islam and Secularism in the Middle East, Azzam Tamimi, John L. Esposito, (eds.), 2000, London, (Hurst & Company). pp 170-208.…
Arrival in the Theater where you will watch the theatrical performance “Women of Greece”. After ending of the theatrical play you will enjoy a dinner at the Restaurant . The Open-Air Bar-restaurant is ideal for cool summer evenings, next to the tracks, the flowering oleanders and the illuminated wagons of Orient Express. You will sip drinks , discovering the meaning of the famous Greek cuisine, tasting and enjoying Greek dishes.…
The Western style of education has gained popularity over the last decade. Many Turkish students come to countries like the US, Canada and Australia to study at an university and improve their employment prospects. As I am one of them, I gained 13 years experience in Turkey and also currently living in America, I had a chance to see the similarities and differences between United States and Turkey. In this essay, I will briefly compare and contrast study, homesickness and culture in US and Turkey.…
Thank you so much for inviting me for an interview in my first choice dental school. It was great pleasure meeting you. It was very exciting to visit the and after visiting the school, students and faculty members; I am more passionate to join the school. I am looking forward to hear from you in near future.…
The lifestyle differences between the people living and Istanbul and in Ankara pushed him to be more successful…
The story begins on Heathrow airport in London. Tom is going to Istanbul to see his fiancée. In the plane he sits next to a man named Kemal, they get along very well and Kemal gives Tom his phone number and says that Tom can call if he needs something while he’s in Istanbul. Tom thanks him and the separate. Tom remembered where he was supposed to go to meet Angela his fiancée. The Park Hotel, Taksim Square, then they would go to a bar nearby. When Tom leaves the airport he has to take a bus down to the center of the city. While on the bus he stops on traffic lights and sees Angela! I have to tell Angela this when I meet her this afternoon he said to himself. When he comes to the Park hotel he sees Angela nowhere near, she was never late, something was wrong.…
For evening entertainment you should go to the State Theatre of Opera and Ballet "Astana Opera". Astana Opera is one of the most beautiful theaters in the world.…
I am a hard-working and determined person, and I am ready for a new leap in my career. I will work hard in hope that the quantity of the effort I put in will result in high quality knowledge. The fact is that the best possible supervisors and a highly competitive atmosphere are necessary for this quality. The only reasonable decision for me was to aim for such a place. All this gives me the motivation to apply to Istanbul aydin…
After landing onto the base I felt at ease. Although the base was smaller than Kessler, I felt it was going to an adventure. After checking in and getting housing. My first stop was the Information, Tickets and Tours Office (ITT). My first trip was planned to Gaziantep; I was on my way to experience my Turkish Adventure. Gaziantep is one of the oldest inhabited cities in the world. I visited some of oldest museums in the world. With pieces dating back to the Neolithic Era or the New Stone Age beginning about 10,200 BC. Gaziantep is also one of the leading producers of machine made carpets in the world. I purchased ten for myself and several for family members. The blends of wool and material were boundless. The natives were kind and…