{"product_id":"german-turkish-dictionary-1915-ottoman-empire-ww1-germany-soldier-writer","title":"German Turkish Dictionary 1915 Ottoman Empire WW1 Germany Soldier Writer","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"140\"\u003eMehmed Ali – \u003cem data-start=\"13\" data-end=\"44\"\u003eDeutsch-Türkisches Wörterbuch\u003c\/em\u003e (Almancadan Türkçeye Yeni Cep Lügatı) – İkbal Kitaphanesi \/ Şems Matbaası Edition (1331 \/ 1915)\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=\"156\" data-end=\"394\"\u003eThis is a 1915 (1331 AH) Ottoman-era edition of \u003cem data-start=\"204\" data-end=\"235\"\u003eDeutsch-Türkisches Wörterbuch\u003c\/em\u003e, also titled in Ottoman Turkish as \u003cem data-start=\"271\" data-end=\"308\"\u003eAlmancadan Türkçeye Yeni Cep Lügatı\u003c\/em\u003e, prepared by Mehmed Ali and published by İkbal Kitaphanesi, printed at Şems Matbaası.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"396\" data-end=\"760\"\u003eThe author, Mehmed Ali, is identified on the first page in Ottoman Turkish as an \u003cem data-start=\"477\" data-end=\"485\"\u003eEndaht\u003c\/em\u003e (shooting) officer at the İmalat-ı Harbiye Tüfenk Fabrikası and as an instructor at the Zeytinburnu Sanayi Mektebi, holding the rank of \u003cem data-start=\"622\" data-end=\"639\"\u003eMülazım-ı Evvel\u003c\/em\u003e (First Lieutenant). His military and technical background is clearly reflected in the structure and content of the work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"762\" data-end=\"1095\"\u003eThe dictionary is designed as a practical German–Ottoman Turkish pocket reference, aimed at providing accessible translations of modern German vocabulary. In addition to everyday language, it includes a notable number of military and technical terms, making it especially useful for professional and educational contexts of the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1415\"\u003ePublished during the height of World War I, this work holds particular historical significance. The year 1915 corresponds to a period when the Ottoman Empire and Germany were close military allies, and the need for linguistic tools facilitating communication, training, and technical exchange was especially important.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1417\" data-end=\"1691\"\u003eThe compact “pocket dictionary” format reflects its intended practical use in the field, classrooms, or technical environments. It stands as both a linguistic tool and a historical document illustrating the interaction between Ottoman and German institutions during wartime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1693\" data-end=\"1890\"\u003eThis edition is highly collectible due to its clear connection to the Ottoman–German alliance, its military-authored background, and its role in early 20th-century language and technical education.\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=\"1907\" data-end=\"1987\"\u003e• Title: \u003cem data-start=\"1916\" data-end=\"1947\"\u003eDeutsch-Türkisches Wörterbuch\u003c\/em\u003e (Almancadan Türkçeye Yeni Cep Lügatı)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1989\" data-end=\"2011\"\u003e• Author: Mehmed Ali\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2013\" data-end=\"2147\"\u003e• Author Background: Ottoman military officer (First Lieutenant); firearms factory officer; instructor at Zeytinburnu Sanayi Mektebi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2149\" data-end=\"2181\"\u003e• Publisher: İkbal Kitaphanesi\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2183\" data-end=\"2209\"\u003e• Printer: Şems Matbaası\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2211\" data-end=\"2232\"\u003e• Date: 1331 (1915)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2274\"\u003e• Language: German and Ottoman Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2276\" data-end=\"2305\"\u003e• Format: Pocket Dictionary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2307\" data-end=\"2345\"\u003e• Subject: German–Turkish Vocabulary\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2347\" data-end=\"2418\"\u003e• Content Focus: General language; military and technical terminology\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2420\" data-end=\"2480\"\u003e• Historical Context: World War I; Ottoman–German alliance\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2482\" data-end=\"2571\"\u003e• Significance: Practical linguistic tool reflecting military and technical cooperation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2657\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: Rare wartime Ottoman dictionary with strong historical context\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48981118025866,"sku":null,"price":120.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_b49b93a8-018b-46e9-a712-0b0b3fc10390.jpg?v=1777734885","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/german-turkish-dictionary-1915-ottoman-empire-ww1-germany-soldier-writer","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}