Turkey: emergence of a modern nation

United States, 1963

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Reviews the major political and social developments in the Republic of Turkey since its formation in 1923, and shows the influence of cultural traditions dating back to the Greek, Roman and Ottoman empires. Uses map animation to show the relationship between the nation’s geographic position and its strategic position in world affairs. Illustrates the efforts of the Turkish government and people to build a modern, independent industrial nation.

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Credits

producer

Clifford J. Kamen

production company

Encyclopaedia Britannica Films

Duration

00:16:37:00

Production places

United States

Production dates

1963

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

323485

Language

English

Subject categories

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Ethnicity

Anthropology, Ethnology, Exploration & Travel → Turkey - Social life and customs

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnicity

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Ethnology

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Turkey - Politics and government

Economics, Philosophy, Politics, Religion & Sociology → Turkey - Social conditions

Educational & Instructional

Educational & Instructional → Instructional

History → History

History → Rome - History - Empire - 30BC-476AD

History → Turkey - History

History → World history

Short films

Short films → Short films - United States

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

16mm film; Access Print (Section 1)

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