Sevket Pamuk Bücher

Focusing on the monetary history of a vast empire that was pivotal in intercontinental trade from the fourteenth century to the end of World War I, this volume explores various regions, including the Balkans, Anatolia, Syria, Egypt, and the Gulf to the Maghrib. It delves into how monetary developments influenced social and political history, offering significant insights into the empire's economic dynamics. Written by a renowned economic historian, this work is both important and groundbreaking in its field.

A major contribution to Ottoman history, now published in paperback in two volumes.

The book explores the impacts of 19th-century European economic expansion into the Ottoman Empire, analyzing the resulting social, political, and economic changes. It delves into the complexities of this historical interaction, highlighting how European influence reshaped the Ottoman landscape and affected its development. Through detailed examination, it offers insights into the broader implications of colonialism and economic imperialism during this transformative period.

An accessible introduction to the struggle between democracy and authoritarianism in Turkey since the 1980 military coup. Yesim Arat and Sevket Pamuk focus on the mutual distrust between the secular and Islamist groups, shedding new light on democratization processes and the eventual democratic backsliding.