Lozan Zafer — Mi? Hezimet Mi?/2 Kitabд±nд±
The book (Lausanne: Victory or Defeat?) by Kadir Mısıroğlu is a cornerstone of revisionist and Islamist historiography in Turkey. While the author’s work is often categorized as popular historiography rather than formal academic research, it has been the subject of several insightful scholarly analyses that examine its impact on Turkish political identity and historical perception. 🏛️ Scholarly Analyses of the Work
: Arguments focusing on the "Misak-ı Milli" (National Pact) boundaries and claiming that Lausanne was a "plunder" of the imperial heritage rather than a victory. ⚖️ Academic Perspective vs. Popular Narrative Was Lausanne a Victory or a Defeat? - Brill Lozan Zafer Mi? Hezimet Mi?/2 KitabД±nД±
: Specific focus on undermining the role of İsmet İnönü , framing his performance as a failure to protect Ottoman interests. The book (Lausanne: Victory or Defeat
: Research highlights how the book helped popularize myths about "secret articles" in the treaty and claims of lost sovereignty, which still influence public opinion today. ⚖️ Academic Perspective vs
: Scholars like Gökhan Çetinsaya have analyzed the work as part of a "war of identities," where the Lausanne Treaty is used as a tool to criticize Kemalist modernization and legitimate alternative political visions. 📖 Focus of the Second Volume (Cilt 2)
: A paper published in Die Welt des Islams (Brill) titled "Was Lausanne a Victory or a Defeat? Turkish Islamist Formation of National History in the Republican Era" examines how Mısıroğlu’s narrative contributed to a specific Islamist understanding of history.
: A critical look at the eight months of extenuating negotiations in Lausanne.