Gateway to the Mediterranean
An Environmental History of Late Ottoman Izmir
Series: Studies in Environment and History;
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Product details:
- Publisher Cambridge University Press
- Date of Publication 31 August 2025
- ISBN 9781009607261
- Binding Hardback
- No. of pages250 pages
- Language English 700
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Short description:
This exploration of Ottoman Izmir is the first book-length study of a Mediterranean port city through an environmental historical lens.
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This in-depth exploration of Ottoman Izmir is the first book to study a Mediterranean port city through an environmental historical lens. Onur &&&304;nal documents the development of this major Eastern Mediterranean port-city from small coastal town, to transport hub, to a gateway linking the river valleys of Western Anatolia to worldwide markets. Key to this evolution, he argues, was the relationship between a city and countryside which not only shared a common past, but fundamentally reshaped each other during the years of the late Ottoman Empire. Introducing a cast of both human and non-human historical actors, including camels, horses and micro-organisms, &&&304;nal demonstrates the transformative impact of their interaction on the city and its hinterlands. By proposing the 'gateway city' model, this rich analysis provides an alternative way to understand the creation of an integrated economic and ecological space in Western Anatolia.
'This engaging study breathes life into Izmir's rich history, inviting readers to savor the social and environmental aspects of this key port-city while exposing its regional significance. It is a welcome addition to Ottoman history and a valuable resource for anyone studying the historical dimensions of environment and empire.' Andrea Duffy, Colorado State University
Table of Contents:
Acknowledgments; Notes on Spelling and Pronunciation; Notes on Dates and Place Names; List of Abbreviations; Introduction; 1. Complexity; 2. Nature on the Move; 3. Animal Power; 4. Tracks of Change; 5. Golden Promise; 6. Fiber of Fortune; 7. Flavors of the Sun; 8. The Gateway; Conclusion; Bibliography; Index.
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