Turkey

Bridging the continents of Asia and Europe, Turkey has long been a meeting point for Eastern and Western cultures. The Ottoman Empire indelibly marked world history as well as Turkish culture. Today, the Turks are masters at the art of striking a graceful balance between tradition and modernity. From the arid plateaus of Anatolia to bustling Istanbul, from simple village huts to opulent Ottoman mosques, and from sun-soaked beaches on the Mediterranean to rain-drenched coastlands along the Black Sea, this book explores a country of astounding natural beauty and cultural excellence.