![]() I am not sure that the Turkish version is the same as the English version. ![]() I was actually surprised to find this book translated into Turkish at a bookstore in Ankara. Mango is clearly a fan but does not shy away from describing Ataturk’s flaws and weaknesses as well as his strengths. In American schools (at least in the 80’s and 90’s) we covered the finest minutiae regarding Hitler and Mussolini (fascinating and horrible men) and totally ignored the man who took a country in shambles and led it into the 20th century, a great leader whether it be war, politics, or diplomacy. As an American I kept asking myself why I had never studied Ataturk in school. I enjoy Mango’s style and found the book riveting. BUT given that we are talking about one of the greatest men of the 20th century, the book did not feel long. ![]() The first thought everyone (that may be a bit of a reach but I have long arms) has when looking at this book is, “Will it fit in my carry-on luggage?” At 622 pages including notes it is quite a tome. Click here to see the winners.Ītaturk: The Biography of the Founder of Modern Turkey by Andrew Mango ![]() See who won a free copy of Ataturk: The Biography of the Founder of Modern Turkey by Andrew Mango. ![]()
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