The Unveiled Ladies of Stamboul - Paperback

by Demetra Vaka (Author)

1923. This work was created from the memories the author and her husband spent in the company of Prince Sabaheddine, listening to his ideals and hopes and because she shared the belief of the elite of Turkey that the day may come when the Prince's work and thoughts would become the guiding light of his countrymen. It speaks of the Prince's race. Contents: at the gateway of Asia; Constantinople's Rip Van Winkle; an old Turkish lady speaks out; Kemalists and their dreams; avenger of her race; Mohammed her conqueror; lady of the mended glove; she of the twilight. Illustrated.