Books by Murat Gul

The Architecture of Istanbul is something that attracts attention both in academia and has potential for wider interest. This book looks at Turkey's social and political history through the architecture - a unique approach.

In its transition from 18th century capital of the Ottoman Empire to economic powerhouse of the Turkish Republic, the city of Istanbul has been transformed beyond recognition. Using archive sources, the author charts the urban transformation of Istanbul during the late Ottoman, early Republican and the Democrat Party periods of Turkish history.