Atatürk's Illness and Death
AUTHOR: TUNÇ BORAN
The work titled Atatürk's Illness and Death provides a detailed account of Atatürk's health issues from birth, the illness that led to his death, and the post-mortem procedures, including embalming, molding, and autopsy. This study involved extensive archival research, primarily in the Presidential and Prime Ministry archives. Scientifically prepared, the book is entirely based on sources, which are cited in footnotes. The book, with ISBN 978-605-87164-1-4, comprises 175 pages, measures 15 x 21 cm, and features American binding with Enso paper. The back cover text of the book is as follows:
"The life of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk unfolded during a challenging era marked by battlefields, wars, and the construction of a new state. This period, beginning with the Italo-Turkish War, extended to the fronts of World War I and continued through the National Struggle and the revolutionary years of a newly founded state. Throughout this dynamic period, Mustafa Kemal Atatürk also contended with health issues. It was often difficult to describe his physical health as perfect. Despite consuming significant amounts of cigarettes, alcohol, and coffee for years and leading an irregular lifestyle, his strong constitution enabled him to overcome two heart attacks, malaria, nephritis, and other illnesses. His most serious health problems throughout his life manifested in his kidneys and heart. However, the illness that would lead to his death progressed insidiously. His irregular lifestyle and unrelenting habits caused irreversible damage to his liver. By 1938, neither his doctors nor Atatürk himself were aware of the rapidly advancing illness. This book recounts Atatürk's medical history and the illness that led to his death, relying on primary sources and documents."
