This open access edited volume provides an in-depth examination of the history of Turkish education and aims to make it visible at the international level. The educational instutions, different works, and philosophy developed by the Turks across different periods and geographies is discussed in relation to religion, politics, culture, and social structures. The book evaluates key aspects of Turkish educaion in historical process such as the purpose of education, curriculum, funding sources, the ideal human model, and approaches to the education of women, families, and children. It offers a broad historical perspective, from pre-Islamic Turkish societies to contemporary debates in the era of globalization. It presents a comprehensive analysis by bringing together education, history, sociology, politics, and culture. Each chapter is written by experts, enhancing the book's academic depth. It shows how education systems are shaped not only by pedagogical but also by socio-political and cultural processes. The volume also includes additional resources such as biographies, comparative tables, and a glossary of educational terms, making it both a useful teaching resource and a reference for policymakers.

Prof. Dr. Mustafa GÜNDÜZ has completed master's degree at Ankara University in 2001 and received doctorate in 2005. He completed his postdoctoral studies at Princeton University in 2014-2015.. He currently works as professor at Yıldız Technical University, Faculty of Education. His primary research area is the history of Turkish education, and he continues his studies on the educational issues and pioneering educators of the period. He has authored, translated, and edited numerous books and articles in Turkish and English on various topics related to history of Turkish education.

Asst. Prof. Dr. Kurtuluş ÖZTÜRK completed his master’s degree in Marmara University in 2005 and his doctorate at Istanbul Sabahattin Zaim University in 2020. His main areas of interest include educational thought, the social and cultural history of education, modernization in education, and the concept of the new individual. He is currently a faculty member at the Faculty of Education at Marmara University, Türkiye.