Izmir/Smyrna 1826-1864

The study argues that the Greeks and Turks in Izmir perceived each other as natural residents of the city on equal terms regardless of ethnic or religious affiliation. It examines the factors that provided social cohesion and a sense of belonging to the peoples of the city until the nation-building process began to have an impact in the region.

Studiul sustine ca grecii si turcii din Izmir s-au perceput reciproc ca rezidenti naturali ai orasului in conditii egale, indiferent de apartenenta etnica sau religioasa. Acesta examineaza factorii care au asigurat coeziunea sociala si sentimentul de apartenenta la popoarele orasului pana cand procesul de construire a natiunii a inceput sa aiba un impact in regiune.