About Nihal Atsız Hüseyin Nihâl Atsız (January 12, 1905 in Constantinople—December 11, 1975 in Istanbul) was a prominent Turkish writer, novelist, poet and philosopher. Nihâl Atsız was a fervent supporter of the pan-Turkist or Turanism ideology. He is an author of over 30 books and numerous articles. He was in strong opposition to the government of İsmet İnönü, which he criticized for co-operating with the communists. He was accused of plotting to overthrow the government.