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title: Cafer Seydahmet Kırımer and the National Struggle of the Crimean Turks (Book)
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  disambiguation: Discover Cafer Seydahmet Kırımer's life & the Crimean Turks' 20th-century national struggle.  A historical study by Ömer Özcan.
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  tags:
    - Ismail Gasprinsky
    - Cafer Seydahmet Kırımer
    - Kırım Türkleri
    - emel
    - Millî Mücadele
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# Cafer Seydahmet Kırımer and the National Struggle of the Crimean Turks (Book) 

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*Cafer Seydahmet Kırımer ve Kırım Türklerinin Millî Mücadelesi (Kitap)*

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Publication Year(Text) | February 2025 |
| Page Count(Text) | 608 |
| Author(s) | Ömer Özcan |
| Publishing House | Dergâh Publications |
| Genre | History |

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## Article Content

*Cafer Seydahmet Kırımer ve Kırım Türklerinin Millî Mücadelesi* ([Cafer Seydahmet Kırımer](/en/detay/cafer-seydahmet-kirimer-ve-kirim-turklerinin-mil-2/llms.txt) and the National Struggle of the [Crimean Turks](/en/detay/cafer-seydahmet-kirimer-and-the-national-struggl-2/llms.txt)) is a comprehensive historical study by **Ömer Özcan** that examines the 20th-century struggles for freedom and modernization of the Crimean Turks through the life of **Cafer Seydahmet Kırımer**. The work presents both the perspective of individual leadership and that of a social movement, supported by extensive use of documents.

### **Subject**

The book evaluates the process of national awakening of the Crimean Turks, which began with the intellectual legacy of **Ismail Gasprinsky**. It provides a chronological and analytical account of the political and intellectual role of Cafer Seydahmet Kırımer, who emerged as a leader after the 1917 Russian Revolution, along with his diplomatic initiatives and his activities within the refugee diaspora. The history of the struggle is detailed through an examination of the German and Bolshevik occupations, attempts at statehood, and organized structures like the journal *Emel*.

### **Themes**

- **National Awakening and Modernization:** The transformation of the social imagination that began with Gasprinsky’s influence is explained.
- **Leadership and Diaspora:** Kırımer’s role in political, diplomatic, and community organization is described.
- **Mechanisms of Resistance:** Concrete means of struggle, such as the journal *Emel*, migration routes, volunteer armies, and forced migration, are detailed.
- **Identity and the Perception of Turkicness:** The acceptance of the term "Crimean Turks" instead of "Crimean Tatars" and the prevention of cultural fragmentation are discussed.

### **Narration and Style**

Ömer Özcan structures the work in a systematic manner with an academic style. He links biographical narrative with the political and social developments of the period using documentary evidence. The chronological structure is maintained from the introduction to the conclusion, with events explained on the basis of historical data. The author presents a multifaceted critique of both Crimean society and its leaders.

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## Academic Sources and References

1. Özcan, Ömer. Cafer Seydahmet Kırımer ve Kırım Türklerinin Millî Mücadelesi. İstanbul: Dergâh Publications, 2025. Access Date: 26 January 2025. https://www.dergah.com.tr/kitaplar/cafer-seydahmet-kirimer-ve-kirim-turklerinin-milli-mucadelesi.