Twenty Years' Residence among the People of Turkey: Bulgarians, Greeks, Albanians, Turks, and Armenians

"Twenty Years' Residence among the People of Turkey: Bulgarians, Greeks, Albanians, Turks, and Armenians," edited by Stanley Lane Poole, is a historical record from the 1800s offering an in-depth look at the varied ethnic groups within Turkey, especially their social lives, traditions, and national traits. Told from the viewpoint of an Englishwoman who lived among these communities for twenty years, the book dives into the subtle differences in their daily lives and the tangled relationships between groups like Bulgarians, Greeks, and Turks. It starts by pointing out the need for reliable information about the Eastern Question and then shares the author's wide-ranging experiences throughout Turkey, which sets the stage for exploring the ethnic identities of these diverse populations and detailing the Bulgarians' fight against Ottoman rule and the rise of their national spirit.