Image of the Turk in Games as an Antithesis

"The Turk" is a multifaceted concept that emerged in the late Middle Ages in Europe, and has gained new faces over the course of time until today. Being primarily a Muslim, the Turk usually connoted the antichrist, infidel, and the ultimate enemy. With such attributed qualities, the concept influenc...

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Published in:	Middle East - Topics & Arguments
Main Author:	Parlak, Omer Fatih
Format:	Journal Article
Language:	English
Published:	Philipps-Universität Marburg 2017
Subjects:	Image of the Turk the Ottomans Board Games Playing Cards Early Modern Period General history of Asia; Middle East
Online Access:	Online Access
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