Audiobook: 500 Years of German-Turkish History – From Guest Workers to Neighbors

Описание: The German-Turkish story is much more than just the story of “guest workers.” It goes back over 500 years, beginning with the first encounters between the Ottoman Empire and the Holy Roman Empire. Diplomats, merchants, travelers, and later soldiers shaped these early contacts.
This documentary takes you on a journey through centuries of history:
• From the 19th-century alliance between Berlin and Constantinople
• To the brotherhood in arms during World War I
• And the guest worker era after the 1961 recruitment agreement
We show how the first Turkish workers came to Germany during the economic boom, how families followed in the 1970s and 80s, and how entire communities grew in German cities. From Berlin-Kreuzberg to the Ruhr area: Turkish culture, language, and traditions became a part of everyday life.
Today, over three million people with Turkish roots live in Germany. Their stories are also German stories: in politics, music, football, and literature, the German-Turkish community is an essential part of society.
But the story is also marked by conflicts: racism, prejudice, and political tensions between Berlin and Ankara continue to raise questions. At the same time, it demonstrates how integration, cultural exchange, and mutual understanding can transform a nation.
👉 Dive into 500 years of German-Turkish history – from strangers to neighbors, from guest workers to active shapers of society.