Ottoman Cities in the Modernization Process

Ottoman cities underwent significant transformations during the modernization process in the 19th and 20th centuries. Edited by Paul Dumont and François Georgeon, "Ottoman Cities in the Modernization Process" examines the transformation of important centers such as Istanbul, Thessaloniki, Bitola, Bursa, Ankara, Van, Baghdad, and Alexandria.

The book delves into topics such as administrative reforms, the formation of municipal organizations, the development of transportation infrastructure, public health policies, the effects of fires and epidemics, and changes in religious and social organizations in Ottoman cities. It presents, through historical documents and academic analyses, how Ottoman cities were transformed by Western planning models and how they adapted to traditional structures.

Published by Alfa Publications, this work is an important resource for those interested in Ottoman urban history and researchers studying urbanism.