{"product_id":"omer-seyfettin-balkan-war-diary-2019-turkish-book-turkey-wars-ottoman","title":"Ömer Seyfettin – Balkan War Diary 2019 Turkish Book Turkey Wars Ottoman","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"100\"\u003eÖmer Seyfettin – \u003cem data-start=\"17\" data-end=\"35\"\u003eBalkan War Diary\u003c\/em\u003e (Balkan Savaşı Günlüğü) – Karbon Kitaplar Turkish Edition (2019)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"134\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eDescription:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"116\" data-end=\"623\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eThis Turkish edition of \u003cem data-start=\"140\" data-end=\"158\"\u003eBalkan War Diary\u003c\/em\u003e (\u003cem data-start=\"160\" data-end=\"183\"\u003eBalkan Savaşı Günlüğü\u003c\/em\u003e) by Ömer Seyfettin was published by Karbon Kitaplar in 2019. Written in Turkish, the book presents the celebrated author's firsthand account of the First Balkan War, in which he served as a reserve officer in the Ottoman Army. Recorded as a personal diary, the work offers an immediate and authentic portrayal of one of the most difficult periods in late Ottoman history, combining eyewitness testimony with thoughtful personal reflection.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"625\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003eThe diary chronicles the realities of life on the front lines, documenting the hardships faced by Ottoman soldiers, the logistical difficulties, declining morale, and the devastating consequences of military defeat. Ömer Seyfettin records his observations day by day, providing valuable insight into the human dimension of the conflict beyond official military histories. Following the defense of Ioannina (Yanya), he was captured by the Greek Army and spent nearly a year as a prisoner of war in Nafplion. His reflections on captivity, uncertainty, and endurance add a deeply personal perspective to the historical narrative while illuminating the psychological impact of war.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1304\" data-end=\"1667\"\u003eCombining literary expression with historical testimony, \u003cem data-start=\"1361\" data-end=\"1379\"\u003eBalkan War Diary\u003c\/em\u003e is both an important memoir and a valuable primary source for the study of the Balkan Wars. This Turkish edition is an essential resource for readers interested in Ottoman military history, war memoirs, Turkish literature, and firsthand accounts of the final years of the Ottoman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(170, 26, 23);\"\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1684\" data-end=\"1708\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e• Author: Ömer Seyfettin\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1710\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003e• Original Title: \u003cem data-start=\"1728\" data-end=\"1746\"\u003eBalkan War Diary\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003e• Turkish Title: \u003cem data-start=\"1765\" data-end=\"1788\"\u003eBalkan Savaşı Günlüğü\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1790\" data-end=\"1818\"\u003e• Publisher: Karbon Kitaplar\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1844\"\u003e• Publication Date: 2019\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1865\"\u003e• Language: Turkish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1867\" data-end=\"1886\"\u003e• Format: Paperback\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1888\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003e• Genre: Military History; Memoir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1986\"\u003e• Subject: The First Balkan War and Ottoman military experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1988\" data-end=\"2036\"\u003e• Literary Content: War diary; Historical memoir\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2038\" data-end=\"2138\"\u003e• Themes: Balkan Wars; Ottoman Army; Frontline life; Captivity; Military decline; Personal testimony\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2140\" data-end=\"2351\"\u003e• Historical Focus: The First Balkan War from the perspective of an Ottoman reserve officer, documenting battlefield conditions, military setbacks, and the experience of imprisonment following the fall of Yanya.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2353\" data-end=\"2584\"\u003e• Educational Value: Provides a rare firsthand account of the Balkan Wars, illustrating the military, social, and psychological realities of the conflict while offering valuable insight into the final decades of the Ottoman Empire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2816\"\u003e• Collector Appeal: A modern Turkish edition of Ömer Seyfettin's wartime diary, making it a significant addition to collections devoted to Ottoman history, military memoirs, Turkish literature, and firsthand historical narratives.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Turkrex Collectables","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49761423196298,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0716\/3687\/7450\/files\/1_a17ed4fd-5aec-4a0d-b437-d16706c49d9e.jpg?v=1784618266","url":"https:\/\/turkrexcollectables.com\/products\/omer-seyfettin-balkan-war-diary-2019-turkish-book-turkey-wars-ottoman","provider":"Turkrex Collectables","version":"1.0","type":"link"}