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The press represents the visible face of modernization in Ottoman-Turkish society, both in public and private life. It has been a part of a process of change and transformation since the late 18th century, which is considered its starting point, and continues to this day.
It has been exactly 192 years since the publication of the first Turkish newspaper, the Takvim-i Vekayi.
From its origins in the government bureaucracy, it evolved into a media outlet, and throughout its history, it has been associated with both censorship and imprisonment, particularly in the turbulent world of politics.
Istanbul has also been a central hub for newspapers, magazines, and other printed media published in languages other than Turkish. This multicultural structure is a rare example of richness found nowhere else in the world. Thanks to its press activities, Istanbul has evolved into more than just a city and a place; it has become a place where social memory is built and where cultural transmission continues across generations.
The first volume of "History of the Press in Istanbul" focuses on "Journalism in Ottoman Istanbul (1795-1923)" and comprehensively explores the journey of Istanbul, a universal cultural center, within the history of Turkish journalism. This book, which encompasses the transformation and evolution of Turkish journalism to the present day, presents the press in Istanbul as a cultural transmitter that shapes collective memory, within the context of the era. If you want to gain new insights and details about the history of the press in Istanbul, this is an invaluable opportunity.