The Palestine Question and Zionism in Ottoman Documents Turkish Book Turkey
Ziya Uygur – Osmanlı Arşiv Belgelerinde Filistin Sorunu ve Siyonizm (The Palestine Question and Zionism in Ottoman Archival Documents) – Bayrak Matbaası Edition (1998)
Description:
This is the 1998 Turkish edition of Osmanlı Arşiv Belgelerinde Filistin Sorunu ve Siyonizm (The Palestine Question and Zionism in Ottoman Archival Documents), printed by Bayrak Matbaası and prepared by Ziya Uygur. The book was published in honor of the 75th anniversary of the Republic of Turkey and reflects the author’s extensive experience as a specialist and summarizer at the Prime Ministry Ottoman Archives between 1956 and 1970.
Drawing primarily on Yıldız Palace archival materials examined between 1960 and 1965, the work presents a document-based study of late Ottoman policies concerning Palestine and the emergence of Zionism. It focuses on Jewish migration (muhaceret) to the region and the administrative, political, and diplomatic responses of the Ottoman state, offering a detailed and source-driven perspective on the issue.
One of the most notable aspects of the book is the inclusion of historical documents such as copies of letters written by Theodor Herzl to Abdul Hamid II, presented alongside their original Ottoman texts and modern Turkish translations. These materials make the book an important reference for understanding both the historical context and the primary sources related to the Palestine question in the late Ottoman period.
Key Features:
• Title: Osmanlı Arşiv Belgelerinde Filistin Sorunu ve Siyonizm (The Palestine Question and Zionism in Ottoman Archival Documents)
• Author: Ziya Uygur
• Publisher / Printer: Bayrak Matbaası
• Date: 1998
• Language: Turkish
• Format: Historical / Archival Study
• Content: Ottoman archival documents on Palestine and Zionism
• Themes: Ottoman administration; migration; diplomacy; Zionism; historical documentation
• Significance: Published for the 75th anniversary of the Republic; based on Yıldız Palace archival research
• Collector Appeal: Valuable archival reference work for historians and collectors interested in Ottoman documents and Middle Eastern history
• Condition: Shows signs of moisture exposure; overall condition is moderate