The Young Turks in opposition - Hanioğlu, M. Şükrü (Oxford University Press, 1995)
Includes bibliographical references (pages 359-380) and index
Note on Transliteration; 1. Introduction; 2. Ideological Roots of the Young Turks; 3. The CUP, Other Opposition Forces, and the Sultan; 4. The Rise of the CUP in Ottoman Politics: The Formative Years of the Committee; 5. Petty Intrigue and Conspiracy: The CUP, 1898-1900; 6. The CUP in the Hands of the High-Ranking Conspirators; 7. Organizational Transformation of the CUP, 1889-1902; 8. The First Congress of Ottoman Opposition in Paris and Its Consequences; 9 The Political Ideas of the Young Turks; 10. Conclusion; Abbreviations; Notes; Selected Bibliography; Index
A detailed study of the Turkish secret society known as CUP (Committee of Union and Progress), a movement which continues to influence the thinking of Turkish intellectuals. It also provides insights into diplomatic relations between the Ottoman Empire and Europe in the early 20th century