Occupied City: Politics and Daily Life in Istanbul, 1918–1923

Edited by Daniel-Joseph MacArthur-Seal and Gizem Tongo, Occupied City approaches the period of political uncertainty and social upheaval that followed the Allied occupation of Istanbul after the First World War not only through diplomatic decisions and military developments, but also through the city's everyday rhythms, social tensions, and cultural vitality. Drawing on official documents, contemporary press, and visual materials gathered from Turkey, France, the United Kingdom, Greece, Armenia, Russia, and beyond—many published here for the first time—the volume maps the overlapping networks of authority in occupied Istanbul while offering a fresh look at forgotten individuals, events, and movements. Enriched by articles from Claire Le Bras, Lerna Ekmekçioğlu, Erol Ülker, Artemis Papatheodorou, Ceren Abi, and Ekaterina Aygün, alongside a chronology and catalogue section, Occupied City reconstructs Istanbul between 1918 and 1923 through its ethnic, class-based, and social diversity.

Turkish-English
March 2026
ISBN: 9786259324203