In this episode, we'll explore the life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk, the founder of modern Turkey.
Discover how he turned a fragmented resistance into a national movement, established a secular republic from imperial ruins, and why he’s still called "The Father of the Turks."
- Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's famous 36-hour speech, Nutuk
- Decline and Fall of the Ottoman Empire
- Reasons for the Ottoman Empire's decline
- The Ottoman Empire's defeat in World War I
- Mustafa Kemal's rise as a military leader
- Turkish War of Independence overview
- Establishment of the Republic of Turkey
- Atatürk's radical reforms and modernisation
- Introduction of secularism and language reform
- Legacy of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk
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