Book Description

In his latest “Research-Narrative” book, Nural Denker delves into the ancestral journey of Turks, tracing their encounters with Arab civilization before arriving in Anatolia and their subsequent interactions with the ancient cultures of Armenians and Syrians. Denker elucidates how these encounters naturally influenced them, gradually shaping them into Anatolians as they embraced Islam in a distinct manner. Their absorption of the Byzantine Empire is portrayed as a transformation process deeply intertwined with identity. Upon venturing into European territories, Turks advanced, at times engaging in conflict with unknown forces, while the fusion of identity through interaction with others emerged, often evoking fear, yet occasionally left an indelible mark on the enigmatic realm of the East, yet they have now seamlessly integrated into the Old World. While emphasizing the fact that not every idea, innovation, or change could reach every corner of the colossal Ottoman Empire, the author narrates the consequences of this development and interaction that we still experience today as if conducting a cultural archeological excavation, particularly highlighting how the remnants of Securianian culture are the shared legacy of the aged Ottoman Empire and the young Turkish Republic.