An Important Italian Archive In Ottomanrepublic History Research: Fondazione Ansaldo/Gruppo Finmeccanica (The Ansaldo Company History Archive-Genova)

Abstract

The relationship between the Ottoman Empire and Italy has a long history, with trade relations dating back to the city-states of Venice, Genoa, and Florence. These relations continued in various forms until Italy achieved political unity in 1861. Italy was initially a friendly country to the Ottoman Empire from the era of Sultan Abdul Hamid until the period of the Turkish War of Independence in 1922, when Italy occupied parts of Anatolia, which strained the friendship between the two countries. Despite ongoing tensions, some commercial relations continued during this period as well, including the issue of modernizing the Turkish navy. The restoration of Ottoman ships sent to the city of Genoa in Italy in the late 19th century and the subsequent debts owed to Italy until the Republican era caused various problems between the two countries. The modernization of the Turkish navy was a significant aspect of the modernization movement during Atatürk’s era. Therefore, we believe that this study will make a significant contribution.

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