A MINING TOWN FROM TANZIMAT TO REPUBLIC: BALYA (1839–1923)
TANZİMAT’TAN CUMHURİYET’E BİR MADEN ŞEHRİ: BALYA (1839–1923)

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Number of pages : 41-54

Abstract

In this study, socio-economic and demographic transformation of Balya during the period between “Tanzimat” and “Cumhuriyet” is going to analyzed within the concept of mining activities. Especially the effects of mining activities on this transformation are emphasized upon. Moreover, transform and rise of Balya from “Kocagumus” village into a town and later into a city through mining activities are going to be examined in historical perspective. Finally, miners’ strikes are going to be touched upon.

Keywords

Balya, Mining Town, Demographic Structure, Socio-Economic Structure

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