The Western Interior of Turkey: A Guide to Anatolia's Historical Heartlands . Paperback

UPC: 9789758176236 / 978-9758176236 

• ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 9758176234

MPN: 9758176226 (ISBN) 

Publisher: SEV/Redhouse Guides

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Overview: Exploring the Ancient Kingdoms of Western Anatolia

The Western Interior of Turkey is a comprehensive travel guide by the renowned historian John Freely, forming part of the distinctive SEV/Redhouse guides to Turkey. This book focuses on the western half of Anatolia (Asia Minor), guiding readers through a region steeped in history. The excursions cover major archaeological sites, ancient kingdoms (including Phrygia, Galatia, Lycaonia, and Cappadocia), historic towns, and cities. From the city of the legendary King Midas to the architectural glories of Konya, the former capital of the Seljuk sultans, and the spectacular fairy chimneys on the road to Ürgüp, Freely illuminates the rich historical legacy en route. The guide provides essential background on Turkish spelling, pronunciation, classical architecture, and a timeline of important dates, making it an indispensable resource for the informed traveler.

Product Features

• Series: SEV/Redhouse Guides to Turkey (Part of a larger regional series).
• Author: John Freely.
• Photography: Anthony E. Baker.
• Format: Travel Guide, Paperback.
• Pages 400
• Genre: Travel Literature, Archaeology, History, Regional Guide (Turkey/Anatolia).
• Key Regions Covered: Phrygia, Galatia, Paphlagonia, Lycaonia, and Cappadocia (Western Interior).
• Key Sites Mentioned: City of King Midas, Konya (Seljuk capital), Fairy Chimneys of Cappadocia, Temple of Zeus at Aizanoi.
• Supplemental Information: Turkish spelling and pronunciation, classical architecture notes, important dates, technical terms, and reference works.
• ISBN: 975 8176 22 6.

Interesting Facts

John Freely (1926-2017) was one of the most respected travel writers and historians of Turkey, known for his deep knowledge and engaging style, which makes his guidebooks a standard for intellectual tourism. This volume is dedicated to Hilmar and Magali Gottesthal. The stunning visuals are provided by Anthony E. Baker, whose work is featured on the covers, including the magnificent Fairy Chimneys (front) and the Temple of Zeus at Aizanoi (back), visually capturing the archaeological richness of the region. This book is a vital component of the SEV/Redhouse regional guide series, which collectively covers the entire country, from the Bosphorus to the Eastern Interior. Freely's guides are praised for taking the reader beyond the tourist trail, connecting villages and towns to their histories "stretching far back into the past."

Publishers

• Copyright: $\text{© } 1998 \text{ SEV Matbaacılık ve Yayıncılık A.Ş.}$
• Central Office: Beyazgül Sk. 69/1 Arnavutköy, Istanbul, Turkey.
• Senior Editor: Brian Johnson.
• Printed By: Ayhan Matbaası in Turkey.

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