In 1914, the Caliphate became a major issue of the First World War. After the Ottoman Empire entered the war on the side of Germany, General Lyautey was not content with encouraging marabout leaders to publish declarations of loyalty. He proposed the creation of a "Western Caliphate" at the head of which he wanted to place the Sherif Sultan, his "protégé". The Interministerial Commission for Muslim Affairs gave its opinion, but the Minister of Foreign Affairs preferred to follow the British in their support for the anti-Caliph of Mecca.
Understanding the Geopolitical Stakes of the Caliphate in 1914
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In-depth historical analysis: Discover how the Ottoman Caliphate became a major strategic issue during the First World War and its geopolitical implications.
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Colonial rivalries decoded: Explore the tensions between European powers (France, United Kingdom, Germany) in their quest for religious and political control of the Muslim world.
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The French "Western Caliphate" project: Understand General Lyautey's bold strategy aimed at creating a religious counter-power under French protectorate.
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British positions and their alliances: Analyze how the United Kingdom counterbalanced French ambitions by supporting the religious authority of Mecca.
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Critical and documented perspective: A reference work for students, researchers and citizens interested in the contemporary history of the Arab-Muslim world.
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Al-Bayyinah Edition: Reliability and academic rigor recognized in Francophone Islamic publishing.
An essential work to understand how Western colonialism instrumentalized the Caliphate and shaped the modern Middle East. A must-read for all those who want to grasp the roots of current geopolitical stakes.
Characteristics
| Author |
Bruzon |
| Language |
French |
| ISBN |
9782493295224 |
| Cover |
Softcover |
| Publisher |
Al-Bayyinah |
