The shaping of Turkey in the British imagination, 1776--1923

This book is about the principal writings that shaped the perception of Turkey for informed readers in English, from Edward Gibbon’s positing of imperial __Decline and Fall__ to the proclamation of the Turkish Republic (1923), illustrating how Turkey has always been a part of the modern British and European experience. It is a great sweep of a story: from Gibbon as standard textbook, through Lord Bryon the pro-Turkish poet, and Benjamin Disraeli the Romantic novelist of all things Eastern, followed by John Buchan's __Greenmantle__ First World War espionage fantasies, and then __Manchester Guardian__ reporter Arnold Toynbee narrating the fight for Turkish independence. Dedication 6 Acknowledgements 8 Contents 12 Chapter 1: Introduction: ‘Bag and Baggage’ 13 Notes 20 Chapter 2: Edward Gibbon’s Eastern Question (1776–1788) 21 I 23 II 28 III 33 IV 35 V 58 VI 59 Notes 61 Chapter 3: Lord Byron, Turkophile and His Grand Tour to the East (1809–1811) 73 I 73 II 77 III 80 IV 94 V 103 VI 106 VII 107 VIII 114 IX 118 X 124 Notes 126 Chapter 4: Disraeli’s Eastern Career, 1830–1880 138 I 139 II 156 III 161 IV 192 Note 193 Chapter 5: Greenmantle at the Ministry of Information: John Buchan, the First World War and the Turks 210 I 211 II 213 III 215 IV 219 V 221 VI 225 VII 231 Notes 236 Chapter 6: Arnold Toynbee on the Quay at Smyrna, 1921–1922 244 I 245 II 251 III 259 IV 264 Notes 269 Chapter 7: Conclusion: Turkey-in-Europe, Turkey-in-Asia, Turkey-in-Britain 278 Note 282 Suggestions for Further Reading 283 General 284 Chapter 2. Edward Gibbon’s Eastern Question (1776–1788) 284 Chapter 3. Lord Byron, Turkophile, and His Grand Tour to the East (1809–1811) 285 Chapter 4. Disraeli’s Eastern Career, 1830–1880 285 Chapter 5. Greenmantle at the Ministry of Information: John Buchan, the First World War and the Turks 286 Chapter 6. Arnold Toynbee on the Quay at Smyrna, 1921–1922 287 And finally... 288 Index 289 This Book Is About The Principal Writings That Shaped The Perception Of Turkey For Informed Readers In English, From Edward Gibbon's Positing Of Imperial Decline And Fall To The Proclamation Of The Turkish Republic (1923), Illustrating How Turkey Has Always Been A Part Of The Modern British And European Experience. It Is A Great Sweep Of A Story: From Gibbon As Standard Textbook, Through Lord Bryon The Pro-turkish Poet, And Benjamin Disraeli The Romantic Novelist Of All Things Eastern, Followed By John Buchan's Greenmantle First World War Espionage Fantasies, And Then Manchester Guardian Reporter Arnold Toymbee Narrating The Fight For Turkish Independence.--page [4] Of Cover. 1. Introduction: Bag And Baggage -- 2. Edward Gibbon's Eastern Question (1776-1788) -- 3. Lord Byron, Turkophile And His Grand Tour To The East (1809-1811) -- 5. Greenmantle At The Ministry Of Information: John Buchan, The First World War And The Turks -- 6. Arnold Toynbee On The Quay At Smyrna, 1921-1922 -- 7. Conclusion: Turkey-in-europe, Turkey-in-asia, Turkey-in Britain. David S. Katz. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Front Matter....Pages i-xi Introduction: ‘Bag and Baggage’....Pages 1-8 Edward Gibbon’s Eastern Question (1776–1788)....Pages 9-60 Lord Byron, Turkophile and His Grand Tour to the East (1809–1811)....Pages 61-125 Disraeli’s Eastern Career, 1830–1880....Pages 127-198 Greenmantle at the Ministry of Information: John Buchan, the First World War and the Turks....Pages 199-232 Arnold Toynbee on the Quay at Smyrna, 1921–1922....Pages 233-266 Conclusion: Turkey-in-Europe, Turkey-in-Asia, Turkey-in-Britain....Pages 267-271 Back Matter....Pages 273-299