{"product_id":"cyprus-past-present-future-1964-1st-turkish-book-turkey-with-map-and-photos","title":"Cyprus: Past \/ Present \/ Future 1964 1st English Book Turkey with map and photos","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"110\"\u003eProfessor Dr. Suat Bilge – Cyprus: Past \/ Present \/ Future – Ajans Türk Matbaası Edition (1964, First Edition)\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=\"126\" data-end=\"550\"\u003eThis is the 1964 first edition of Cyprus: Past \/ Present \/ Future, published by Ajans Türk Matbaası in Ankara and printed in English for an international audience. Written by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eSuat Bilge\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e, the book was prepared during one of the most critical periods of the Cyprus Crisis and was intended to present the Turkish perspective on the Cyprus question within a historical, political, and legal framework.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"552\" data-end=\"1180\"\u003ePublished amid the escalating tensions of the early 1960s, the work examines the historical development of the Cyprus issue, the constitutional arrangements established after independence, intercommunal relations on the island, and the political disputes that led to international concern. The book analyzes the contemporary situation in Cyprus while also discussing possible future scenarios and diplomatic solutions. Prepared as a reference work for policymakers, diplomats, journalists, and foreign observers, it seeks to explain the Turkish position through historical documentation, legal arguments, and political analysis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1575\"\u003eA notable feature of this edition is its extensive visual documentation. The volume contains numerous photographs, documentary illustrations, and a folding map depicting Turkish villages affected or destroyed during the violence and unrest of the period. These visual materials provide valuable contemporary evidence relating to conditions on the island during the height of the Cyprus Crisis.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1577\" data-end=\"1879\"\u003eProfessor Dr. Suat Bilge was a distinguished Turkish diplomat, scholar, and expert in international law. Throughout his career, he contributed significantly to Turkish foreign policy discussions and academic studies concerning international relations, diplomacy, and legal aspects of regional disputes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1881\" data-end=\"2268\"\u003eThe cover features a map of Cyprus together with the statement, “A Comprehensive Book Prepared by a Special Committee on Cyprus Affairs,” emphasizing the publication's role as an official and comprehensive study of the issue. Today, the volume serves as an important historical source for researchers interested in the Cyprus Question, Cold War-era diplomacy, and Turkish foreign policy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2413\" data-start=\"2165\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2285\" data-end=\"2325\"\u003e• Title: Cyprus: Past \/ Present \/ Future\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2327\" data-end=\"2361\"\u003e• Author: Professor Dr. Suat Bilge\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2363\" data-end=\"2395\"\u003e• Publisher: Ajans Türk Matbaası\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2397\" data-end=\"2420\"\u003e• PublicationYear: 1964\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2422\" data-end=\"2446\"\u003e• Edition: First Edition\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2448\" data-end=\"2486\"\u003e• Place of Publication: Ankara, Turkey\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2488\" data-end=\"2507\"\u003e• Language: English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2509\" data-end=\"2528\"\u003e• Format: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2530\" data-end=\"2601\"\u003e• Genre: Political History; International Relations; Diplomatic Studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2603\" data-end=\"2712\"\u003e• Topics: Cyprus Crisis; Turkish foreign policy; International law; Diplomacy; Eastern Mediterranean politics\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2714\" data-end=\"2834\"\u003e• Themes: National self-determination; Security; Constitutional governance; International relations; Conflict resolution\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2836\" data-end=\"2905\"\u003e• Illustrated: Yes, with numerous photographs and documentary visuals\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2907\" data-end=\"3006\"\u003e• Includes: Historical map showing Turkish villages damaged or destroyed during the Cyprus conflict\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3008\" data-end=\"3103\"\u003e• Historical Significance: Contemporary source published during the height of the Cyprus Crisis\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3105\" data-end=\"3240\"\u003e• Educational Value: Provides insight into the legal, historical, and political arguments surrounding Cyprus from a Turkish perspective\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3242\" data-end=\"3373\"\u003e• Research Value: Valuable primary-period reference for historians, political scientists, diplomats, and Cyprus studies researchers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3375\" data-end=\"3509\"\u003e• Collectibility: Scarce first edition English-language publication documenting the Cyprus Question during a pivotal historical moment\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49503906660490,"sku":null,"price":75.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_7f96dc3a-58da-4d0a-a6b3-977e124219c0.jpg?v=1780661496","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/cyprus-past-present-future-1964-1st-turkish-book-turkey-with-map-and-photos","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}