{"product_id":"the-turk-and-the-greek-samuel-greene-wheeler-benjamin-9781437434095","title":"The Turk And The Greek: Or Creeds, Races, Society, And Scenery In Turkey, Greece, And The Isles Of Greece (1867)","description":"\"\"The Turk and the Greek\"\" is a travelogue written by Samuel Greene Wheeler Benjamin in 1867. The book explores the cultural and societal differences between Turkey and Greece, as well as the beauty of the Greek islands. Benjamin's account is based on his own experiences during his travels, and he provides detailed descriptions of the people, landscapes, and customs he encountered.The book is divided into two parts, with the first part focusing on Turkey and the second on Greece. In the first part, Benjamin describes the Ottoman Empire and the Turkish people, including their religion, language, and customs. He also discusses the political situation in Turkey at the time, including the conflict between the Ottoman Empire and the European powers.In the second part of the book, Benjamin turns his attention to Greece and the islands of Greece. He describes the beauty of the Greek landscape, including the mountains, beaches, and ancient ruins. He also discusses the Greek people, their language, and their customs, as well as the political situation in Greece at the time.Throughout the book, Benjamin compares and contrasts the cultures and societies of Turkey and Greece, highlighting the differences between the two. He also reflects on the impact of religion and ethnicity on these societies, and the challenges they face as they navigate modernization and globalization.Overall, \"\"The Turk and the Greek\"\" is an insightful and engaging travelogue that offers a unique perspective on the cultural and societal differences between Turkey and Greece. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and culture of these two countries.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Samuel Greene Wheeler Benjamin\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 1437434096\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9781437434095\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Kessinger Publishing\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 12\/22\/2008\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 280\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 1.28lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.75d","brand":"Samuel Greene Wheeler Benjamin","offers":[{"title":"Hardcover","offer_id":48439135273215,"sku":"9781437434095","price":44.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_557baf72-4645-4e22-9d00-2f3b49bae036.jpg?v=1777175666","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-turk-and-the-greek-samuel-greene-wheeler-benjamin-9781437434095","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}