Ali Mahafza's 'Turkey: Between Kemalism and Erdoganism (1919-2014)' offers a profound historical analysis of Turkey's political evolution over nearly a century. The book meticulously traces the nation's journey from the foundational principles of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk's secular, republican Kemalism to the rise and consolidation of Recep Tayyip Erdoğan's Islamist-rooted politics, termed Erdoganism. Mahafza explores the ideological conflicts, power struggles, and societal changes that have shaped modern Turkey, examining critical junctures and pivotal events. This comprehensive study provides readers with deep insights into the persistent tension between secular and religious influences, democratic aspirations, and authoritarian tendencies, offering a crucial understanding of the forces that have defined and continue to define Turkey's complex identity and political landscape.