Freemasonry in the World and in Turkey 1965 Turkish Book Masonic Masons Illustrated

Faruk Ülkü & A. Semih Yazıcıoğlu – Freemasonry in the World and in Turkey (Dünyada ve Türkiye'de Masonluk) – Başak Yayınevi Turkish Edition (1965)

Description:

This Turkish edition of Freemasonry in the World and in Turkey (Dünyada ve Türkiye'de Masonluk) by Faruk Ülkü and A. Semih Yazıcıoğlu was published by Başak Yayınevi in 1965. Printed in Turkish, the book presents a historical and sociological examination of Freemasonry, exploring both its international development and its place within the history of Türkiye.

The authors examine the origins of Freemasonry, its organizational structure, symbolic traditions, and degree system while discussing the meanings of well-known Masonic symbols such as the square, compasses, and the letter "G." The book also explores the historical development of Freemasonry in the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Türkiye, addressing its relationship with political, social, and cultural developments from the late Ottoman period through the early years of the Republic. Written from an external perspective, the work seeks to introduce readers to the history, organization, and public perception of the Masonic fraternity.

Themes such as Freemasonry, symbolism, history, sociology, and institutional organization appear throughout the work. Richly illustrated with numerous photographs and visual materials, the volume serves as a valuable introduction to the history and development of Freemasonry in both an international and Turkish context.

Key Features:

• Author: Faruk Ülkü; A. Semih Yazıcıoğlu

• Original Title: Freemasonry in the World and in Turkey

• Turkish Title: Dünyada ve Türkiye'de Masonluk

• Publisher: Başak Yayınevi

• Publication Date: 1965

• Language: Turkish

• Format: Paperback

• Genre: History; Sociology; Freemasonry

• Subject: The history and development of Freemasonry in the world and in Türkiye

• Literary Content: Historical and sociological study

• Themes: Freemasonry; Symbolism; Institutional history; Sociology; Ottoman history; Turkish history

• Historical Focus: The international development of Freemasonry and its historical presence in the Ottoman Empire and the Republic of Türkiye

• Educational Value: Provides a historical and sociological overview of Freemasonry, introducing its origins, symbolic traditions, organizational structure, and historical development in both the international and Turkish contexts.

• Collector Appeal: Early Turkish study on Freemasonry featuring numerous photographs and illustrations, making it an attractive reference for collectors interested in Masonic history, secret societies, and modern Turkish intellectual history.