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Mustafa Kemal Atatürk is hailed as one of the most charismatic political leaders of the twentieth century, but little is known today about his one and only wife, Latife Hanım. A multilingual intellectual educated at the Sorbonne, Latife’s marriage to Atatürk raised her to the pinnacle of political power. She played a central role in the creation of a modern and secular Turkey and championed the emancipation of women. Throughout her marriage, she stood beside her husband, acting as his interpreter and diplomatic aide. However, after only two years of marriage, Atatürk divorced Latife, who was shunned and spent the rest of her life in seclusion.
An international bestseller, this intimate biography vividly brings to life the story of an exceptional and courageous woman, well ahead of her time, who lived through a remarkable period in Turkish history.
An international bestseller, this intimate biography vividly brings to life the story of an exceptional and courageous woman, well ahead of her time, who lived through a remarkable period in Turkish history.
Price: $18.95
Pages: 366
Publisher: Saqi Books
Imprint: Saqi Books
Publication Date:
11 February 2020
Trim Size: 8.50 X 5.40 in
ISBN: 9780863563355
Format: Paperback
BISACs:
BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Women, HISTORY / Modern / 20th Century, HISTORY / Women, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Gender Studies, SOCIAL SCIENCE / Feminism & Feminist Theory
‘Sumptuous, surprising and profound … one of the most successful biographies to have been written in Turkish’ Orhan Pamuk
‘Eye-opening … Latife played a pivotal role in shaping the new Turkey – an acknowledgement of her contribution is long overdue.’ New Internationalist
‘This fascinating retelling highlights an important moment in the struggle for women’s suffrage … A poignant reminder of the lengths [Latife] went to in order to be heard.’ The Lady
‘A daring biography’ Independent
‘Eye-opening … Latife played a pivotal role in shaping the new Turkey – an acknowledgement of her contribution is long overdue.’ New Internationalist
‘This fascinating retelling highlights an important moment in the struggle for women’s suffrage … A poignant reminder of the lengths [Latife] went to in order to be heard.’ The Lady
‘A daring biography’ Independent
Introduction
Translator’s Note
Glossary
1. Meeting
2. Latife’s Family
3. The Occupation of Izmir, Latife’s Hometown
4. Love Springs from the Ashes of the Great Fire
5. Mustafa Kemal Paşa Proposes
6. Waiting for the Wedding
7. Zübeyde Hanım, the Mother-in-Law
8. A Purebred Arabian as an Engagement Present
9. ‘Get ready; we’re getting married!’
10. Honeymoon
11. Arrival in Ankara, the Nationalist Base
12. The Bride Who Came to the Garrison
13. Latife Entertains the Foreign Press at Çankaya
14. Touring the Country Together
15. The ‘Impertinent’ Bride Who Wears Spurs
16. Bullet Holes in Latife’s Clothes
17. Latife Wants to Stand for Parliament
18. Life at the Residence
19. The Proclamation of the Republic
20. The Groom Has a Heart Attack
21. Latife Shields Her Husband with Her Own Body
22. Latife Prepares the State Protocol
23. Women of the Time
24. The Women’s Movement and Latife
25. Fikriye: The Former Consort Comes Back
26. Kick-starting the Economy
27. Autumn Tour
28. Days of Opposition
29. Was It a Love Match?
30. Divorce
31. Reverberations
32. Separation
33. Tears in Mustafa Kemal’s Blue Eyes
34. Latife Supports the Second Party
35. A Unique Surname from Atatürk
36. The Campaign of Vilification
37. Latife Hides Her Illness
38. Guarding the History of the Republic in Her Safe
Appendix I: Two Obituaries in the Foreign Press
Appendix II: An Obituary in the Turkish Press
Biographical Notes
Acknowledgements
Notes
Bibliography
Index
Translator’s Note
Glossary
1. Meeting
2. Latife’s Family
3. The Occupation of Izmir, Latife’s Hometown
4. Love Springs from the Ashes of the Great Fire
5. Mustafa Kemal Paşa Proposes
6. Waiting for the Wedding
7. Zübeyde Hanım, the Mother-in-Law
8. A Purebred Arabian as an Engagement Present
9. ‘Get ready; we’re getting married!’
10. Honeymoon
11. Arrival in Ankara, the Nationalist Base
12. The Bride Who Came to the Garrison
13. Latife Entertains the Foreign Press at Çankaya
14. Touring the Country Together
15. The ‘Impertinent’ Bride Who Wears Spurs
16. Bullet Holes in Latife’s Clothes
17. Latife Wants to Stand for Parliament
18. Life at the Residence
19. The Proclamation of the Republic
20. The Groom Has a Heart Attack
21. Latife Shields Her Husband with Her Own Body
22. Latife Prepares the State Protocol
23. Women of the Time
24. The Women’s Movement and Latife
25. Fikriye: The Former Consort Comes Back
26. Kick-starting the Economy
27. Autumn Tour
28. Days of Opposition
29. Was It a Love Match?
30. Divorce
31. Reverberations
32. Separation
33. Tears in Mustafa Kemal’s Blue Eyes
34. Latife Supports the Second Party
35. A Unique Surname from Atatürk
36. The Campaign of Vilification
37. Latife Hides Her Illness
38. Guarding the History of the Republic in Her Safe
Appendix I: Two Obituaries in the Foreign Press
Appendix II: An Obituary in the Turkish Press
Biographical Notes
Acknowledgements
Notes
Bibliography
Index