Hybrid presentation: ‘Memoirs of the Ottoman Major Kadri Bey through his Personal Diary: A Journey from the War of ’93 to the Foundation of the Turkish Republic’

This hybrid lecture, organised by the Anglo-Turkish Society and hosted at the Royal Anthropological Institute, explores the personal diary of Ottoman Major Kadri Bey. The talk traces his experiences from the War of ’93 through to the foundation of the Turkish Republic, offering insight into military, social and political changes across this transformative period.

The presentation will draw on primary diary material to illuminate individual perspective on wider historical events.

The session will be given by Can Çakır and is offered in a hybrid format (in-person at the Royal Anthropological Institute with an online option). Booking is via Eventbrite. The lecture is aimed at adults and members of the public with an interest in Ottoman and Turkish history, historical memoirs, and archival sources.