{"product_id":"andrew-carnegie-1927-ottoman-turkish-biography-booklet-turkey","title":"Andrew Carnegie 1927 Ottoman Turkish Biography Booklet Turkey","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eİbrahim Alâeddin (Gövsa) ve Heyeti – \u003cem data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"64\"\u003eKarneci (Andrew Carnegie)\u003c\/em\u003e – Resimli Gazete Neşriyatı \/ Akşam Matbaası Edition (1927)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"278\" data-end=\"281\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"139\" data-end=\"444\"\u003eThis is the 1927 Istanbul edition of \u003cem data-start=\"176\" data-end=\"203\"\u003eKarneci (Andrew Carnegie)\u003c\/em\u003e, published as part of the “Büyük Adamlar Serisi” (Great Figures Series), No: 5. Issued by Resimli Gazete and printed at Akşam Matbaası, this work is part of a broader Ottoman Turkish series dedicated to influential figures in world history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"446\" data-end=\"954\"\u003ePrepared under the direction of İbrahim Alâeddin (Gövsa) and a scholarly committee, the book presents the life and achievements of Andrew Carnegie, one of the most prominent industrialists and philanthropists of the modern era. Carnegie, a Scottish-American steel magnate, played a key role in the expansion of the steel industry in the United States during the late 19th century and later became widely known for his philanthropic efforts, funding libraries, educational institutions, and cultural projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1281\"\u003eThe text introduces Carnegie as a self-made figure who rose from modest beginnings to immense wealth, emphasizing themes such as hard work, ambition, and social responsibility. His later-life philosophy, often summarized by the idea that wealth should be used for the benefit of society, is a central aspect of his portrayal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1283\" data-end=\"1657\"\u003eWhat makes this publication especially significant is its historical and linguistic context. Printed just one year before the Turkish alphabet reform of 1928, it is written in Ottoman Turkish using the Arabic-based script, rather than the Latin alphabet that would soon replace it. This positions the book at a transitional moment in Turkish cultural and linguistic history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1857\"\u003eAs part of the “Büyük Adamlar Serisi,” the work reflects early Republican efforts to introduce global historical figures to Turkish readers while still operating within the Ottoman script tradition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1859\" data-end=\"2049\"\u003eThis edition is a valuable collectible, representing both a biographical account of a major historical figure and a transitional artifact from a pivotal moment in Turkish publishing history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"999\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2066\" data-end=\"2104\"\u003e• Title: \u003cem data-start=\"2075\" data-end=\"2102\"\u003eKarneci (Andrew Carnegie)\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2106\" data-end=\"2146\"\u003e• Series: Büyük Adamlar Serisi (No: 5)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2148\" data-end=\"2213\"\u003e• Prepared by: İbrahim Alâeddin (Gövsa) and scholarly committee\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2215\" data-end=\"2254\"\u003e• Publisher: Resimli Gazete Neşriyatı\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2294\"\u003e• Printer: Akşam Matbaası (Istanbul)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2296\" data-end=\"2310\"\u003e• Date: 1927\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2312\" data-end=\"2341\"\u003e• Language: Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2343\" data-end=\"2375\"\u003e• Format: Biographical Booklet\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2377\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003e• Subject: Life of Andrew Carnegie\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2415\" data-end=\"2481\"\u003e• Themes: Industry; Success; Philanthropy; Social responsibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2483\" data-end=\"2555\"\u003e• Historical Context: Pre-1928 Alphabet Reform; Early Turkish Republic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2557\" data-end=\"2646\"\u003e• Significance: Transitional publication bridging Ottoman script and modern Turkish era\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2648\" data-end=\"2730\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Ottoman-script biography printed just before alphabet reform\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48983494951050,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_462dbb13-cd8d-416c-8497-f9f9010326fa.jpg?v=1777738201","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/andrew-carnegie-1927-ottoman-turkish-biography-booklet-turkey","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}