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Thessaloniki Before the Balkan Wars: Foreign Capital and the Transformation of an Ottoman Economic Hub

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Thessaloniki Before the Balkan Wars: Foreign Capital and the Transformation of an Ottoman Economic Hub

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In the later half of the 19th century, Thessaloniki emerged as one of the Ottoman Empire's most important commercial and industrial centers. The city underwent significant modernization through the Tanzimat reforms. The demolition of the city walls, the construction of a modern port, and railway connections strengthened its transportation and trade networks. Particularly after the opening of the Suez Canal in 1869, Thessaloniki's position in international trade was further enhanced. Significant industrial investments were made in the textile, food processing, and mining sectors. Alongside local entrepreneurs like the Allatini family, European companies invested heavily in strategic sectors including tobacco, mining, and banking. However, this foreign dominance, particularly through the tobacco monopoly (Régie Company), provoked resistance from local producers and led to widespread smuggling activities. Following the Balkan Wars (1912-1913) and Thessaloniki's transfer to Greece, all concessions and mining rights held by foreign companies were transferred to Greek administration. This process represents a typical example of the economic dependence and foreign interventions that characterized the Ottoman Empire's final years. Thessaloniki's transformation clearly demonstrates both the Ottoman Empire's economic vulnerabilities and the growing encroachment of global powers during its decline.

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Yakınçağ Kent Tarihi

Bölüm

Araştırma Makalesi

Erken Görünüm Tarihi

22 Ağustos 2025

Yayımlanma Tarihi

27 Eylül 2025

Gönderilme Tarihi

28 Mayıs 2025

Kabul Tarihi

22 Ağustos 2025

Yayımlandığı Sayı

Yıl 2025 Cilt: 12 Sayı: 4

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APA
Tiktaş, S., & Sannav, S. C. (2025). Thessaloniki Before the Balkan Wars: Foreign Capital and the Transformation of an Ottoman Economic Hub. Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi, 12(4), 232-248. https://doi.org/10.46868/atdd.2025.966
AMA
1.Tiktaş S, Sannav SC. Thessaloniki Before the Balkan Wars: Foreign Capital and the Transformation of an Ottoman Economic Hub. ATDD. 2025;12(4):232-248. doi:10.46868/atdd.2025.966
Chicago
Tiktaş, Suat, ve Sabri Can Sannav. 2025. “Thessaloniki Before the Balkan Wars: Foreign Capital and the Transformation of an Ottoman Economic Hub”. Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi 12 (4): 232-48. https://doi.org/10.46868/atdd.2025.966.
EndNote
Tiktaş S, Sannav SC (01 Eylül 2025) Thessaloniki Before the Balkan Wars: Foreign Capital and the Transformation of an Ottoman Economic Hub. Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi 12 4 232–248.
IEEE
[1]S. Tiktaş ve S. C. Sannav, “Thessaloniki Before the Balkan Wars: Foreign Capital and the Transformation of an Ottoman Economic Hub”, ATDD, c. 12, sy 4, ss. 232–248, Eyl. 2025, doi: 10.46868/atdd.2025.966.
ISNAD
Tiktaş, Suat - Sannav, Sabri Can. “Thessaloniki Before the Balkan Wars: Foreign Capital and the Transformation of an Ottoman Economic Hub”. Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi 12/4 (01 Eylül 2025): 232-248. https://doi.org/10.46868/atdd.2025.966.
JAMA
1.Tiktaş S, Sannav SC. Thessaloniki Before the Balkan Wars: Foreign Capital and the Transformation of an Ottoman Economic Hub. ATDD. 2025;12:232–248.
MLA
Tiktaş, Suat, ve Sabri Can Sannav. “Thessaloniki Before the Balkan Wars: Foreign Capital and the Transformation of an Ottoman Economic Hub”. Akademik Tarih ve Düşünce Dergisi, c. 12, sy 4, Eylül 2025, ss. 232-48, doi:10.46868/atdd.2025.966.
Vancouver
1.Suat Tiktaş, Sabri Can Sannav. Thessaloniki Before the Balkan Wars: Foreign Capital and the Transformation of an Ottoman Economic Hub. ATDD. 01 Eylül 2025;12(4):232-48. doi:10.46868/atdd.2025.966

 

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