The Lyster family in Turkey -- The imperial Ottoman Bank -- Turkey enters the war -- Greece invades Asia Minor -- Chronology -- Pt. 1. The diaries of Mrs Marie Lyster (1865-1965). Vol. 1. 22nd February 1916 -- 1917 -- Vol. 2. 23rd August 1917 -- 1918 -- Vol. 3. 1st May 1918 -- Afterword to Mrs Marie Lyster's diaries -- Maps -- pt. 2. The diaries of Captain Henry Newbolt Lyster (1888-1980). Early life up to initial military training -- Posting to the Dardanelles -- With the Greek irregulars -- Posting to Adrinople/Edirne -- Posting to Izmit -- The 'Kemalists' take over -- General musings on the political situation -- Afterword to Henry Newbolt Lyster's diaries.
Summary:
During World War one, the Ottoman Empire, one of the largest and longest-lasting empires in history, faced severe challenges to its structure and existence, which eventually resulted in its dissolution. This title describes the political and social climate of Constantinople as Allied troops swept through Turkey.
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