"Turkey on the verge of destruction" is a novel by the French writer Pierre Loti, which was published in 1926. In his book, the author describes the internal problems and conflicts that characterized Turkish society at the end of the Ottoman Empire. Loti examines in detail the political and social aspects of Turkish life of that period, and also shows the violations and intrigues that took place against the background of the general crisis in the country. "Turkey on the verge of destruction" is an important work that helps to better understand the history and culture of Turkey in the 20th century through the lens of the literary talent of Pierre Loti.