Empire, Architecture, and the City

Discover the intricate relationship between architecture and urban development in Zeynep Çelik's insightful book, Empire, Architecture, and the City, published by the University of Washington Press in 2008. Spanning 368 pages, this compelling work delves into the cities of Algeria and Tunisia during French colonial rule, alongside the Ottoman Arab provinces. Çelik shifts the focus from the traditional 'centers' of Paris and Istanbul to the often-overlooked 'peripheries', offering a nuanced perspective on cross-cultural exchanges. This book is essential for anyone interested in architecture, colonial history, and the impact of state power on public spaces in Africa and Turkey. Explore how these dynamics shaped urban landscapes and cultural identities in this thought-provoking read.