I. Introduction -- II. A Survey of Istanbul during the Armistice. Turkish Society. Istanbul Fires. Housing and Transportation. Refugees. Education in Istanbul. Health Facilities. The Near East Relief Agency. Ottoman Finances. Civic Administration -- III. The Domestic Political Situation. The Palace. The Press. In Search of Identity -- IV. The Allied Administration -- V. An Allied Dilemma. The Prospect of Bolshevik Subversion. The Turkish Labor Force, Leftist Movements and Strikes -- VI. Resistance and Underground Organizations in Istanbul (1918-1920): Cup Intelligence and Karakol. Teskilat-I Mahsusa (Special Organization). Karakol (Black Arm / Police). The Decline of Karakol.