The late Prof.
Dr.
Mehmet Bahaeddin Ögel (21 April 1923 – 7 March 1989), one of the leading scholars of Turkish historiography, was a great cultural historian.
Believing that it was necessary to be familiar with the continuous and common culture of the Turks in order to understand the depth of Turkish history, Ögel endeavored to bring together all the documents related to Turkish cultural history.
In his method.
The life style of the Turks occupied a major place.
Ögel was proud of the place of the Turkish nation in world history and constantly emphasized the superior aspects of the Turks.
According to his definition.
Turk; It was the name of a community that had lived in glory and honor throughout history, was united by blood and cultural ties, and was always ready to give its life for its state.
It was not sentimental towards views that saw Turkishness outside the circle of civilization.
It referred to documents and positi Show More