The History of Turkey: Grandeur and Grievance.

"The History of Turkey: Grandeur and Grievance" by Maurus Reinkowski is a comprehensive account of the Republic of Türkiye over the past century. Reinkowski explores the contrasting dynamics that shape Turkey, including the divide between the Kemalist secularist camp and the conservative Islamic camp, the urban and rural populations, and the grandeur-grievance dynamic of the political-emotional economy. The author argues that Turkish politics since the early 2010s has led to a new Republic, with the collapse of the previous one marked by the Gezi Park protests, the falling out between the Gülen movement and the ruling AK party, and the disappointment of the Arab Spring. Reinkowski also addresses sensitive topics such as the Armenian genocide and antisemitism in Turkey, and acknowledges the existence of the Kurds and Alevis, which challenges the claim of Turkey as a homogenous national state. The book provides valuable insights into Turkey's history and its unique position as a refuge for Muslim and Turkic refugees and migrants. [Extracted from the article]