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An Island in Istanbul

At Home on Heybeliada

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An American couple's impulsive decision to buy a house on one of Istanbul's Princes' Islands leads first to a series of encounters with architects, bureaucrats, workmen, and disapproving friends and family...but finally to a new life infused with the sense of joy and contentment known as KEYIF. This small island close to the heart of Istanbul emerges as a microcosm of Turkey's deep traditions and rapid modernization. M.A. Whitten's book is an affectionate and insightful look at today's Turks and what makes them and their country so delightful.

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An Island in Istanbul, M. A. Whitten

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2006
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Titolo
An Island in Istanbul
Sottotitolo
At Home on Heybeliada
Lingua
Inglese
Pubblicato
2006
Formato
In brossura
Pagine
200
ISBN10
9759119056
ISBN13
9789759119058
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3,1 su 5
Descrizione
An American couple's impulsive decision to buy a house on one of Istanbul's Princes' Islands leads first to a series of encounters with architects, bureaucrats, workmen, and disapproving friends and family...but finally to a new life infused with the sense of joy and contentment known as KEYIF. This small island close to the heart of Istanbul emerges as a microcosm of Turkey's deep traditions and rapid modernization. M.A. Whitten's book is an affectionate and insightful look at today's Turks and what makes them and their country so delightful.