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The British and the Turks - (Edinburgh Studies on Modern Turkey) by Justin McCarthy (Paperback)

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  • The British described themselves as "the oldest friend" of the Ottomans - but this was never true.
  • About the Author: Justin McCarthy is Professor of History at the University of Louisville.
  • 672 Pages
  • History, Europe
  • Series Name: Edinburgh Studies on Modern Turkey

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About the Book



Analyses British pressure to partition and ultimately destroy the Ottoman Empire



Book Synopsis



The British described themselves as "the oldest friend" of the Ottomans - but this was never true. At times it was valuable to Britain to support the Ottoman Empire against Russian encroachment, however by the end of the 19th century successive British Governments had begun to sponsor the dismemberment of the Empire. British public opinion and political pressure groups portrayed the Ottomans in universally defamatory terms, affecting the diplomatic actions of politicians. Politicians themselves harbored deep prejudices against the Turks and Islam. The result, through numerous incidents, was British pressure to dismember the Ottoman Empire. Treaty provisions guaranteeing Ottoman territorial integrity were ignored. Christian countries and Christian minorities were supported, even when Muslims in those countries were being killed and forced from their lands. British leaders even refused to publish consular reports that described the oppression of Muslims which would have given the lie to press reports of evil Turks. Drawing upon decades of archival research, Justin McCarthy shows how the British were anything but friends to the Ottomans.



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Describes and analyses British pressure to partition and ultimately destroy the Ottoman Empire Although it was at times valuable to Britain to support the Ottoman Empire against Russian encroachment, by the end of the 19th century successive British governments had begun to sponsor the dismemberment of the Empire. British public opinion and political pressure groups portrayed the Ottomans in universally defamatory terms, affecting the diplomatic actions of politicians. Some politicians themselves harboured deep prejudices against the Turks and Islam. The result, through numerous incidents, was British pressure to dismember the Ottoman Empire. Justin McCarthy shows how - from ignoring provisions guaranteeing Ottoman territorial integrity to refusing to publish consular reports that described the oppression of Muslims - the British were anything but friends to the Ottomans. Key Features  An in-depth study of British relations with the Ottoman Empire and the Turks  Considers British plans for the Ottoman Empire in the most important crises of the late 19th and early 20th centuries  Draws extensively on British diplomatic records and records of other European Powers, the Ottoman Empire and Turkey  Examines the role of diplomats, media, the church and politicians in fostering negative views about the Ottoman Turks and Muslims  Helps us understand the historical origins of many of the conflicts in the Balkans, Anatolia, the Middle East and even in the Caucasus Justin McCarthy is Emeritus Professor of History at the University of Louisville. His recent books include The Armenian Rebellion at Van (2006), The Turk in America (2010) and Sasun (2014).



About the Author



Justin McCarthy is Professor of History at the University of Louisville. His area of expertise is the history of the late Ottoman Empire and he is the author of more than 10 monographs and 80 journal articles. His most recent works include The Armenian Rebellion at Van (2006, University of Utah Press) and The Turk in America: The Creation of an Enduring Prejudice (2010, University of Utah Press).

Dimensions (Overall): 9.21 Inches (H) x 6.14 Inches (W) x 1.35 Inches (D)
Weight: 2.05 Pounds
Suggested Age: 22 Years and Up
Number of Pages: 672
Series Title: Edinburgh Studies on Modern Turkey
Genre: History
Sub-Genre: Europe
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Theme: Eastern
Format: Paperback
Author: Justin McCarthy
Language: English
Street Date: February 12, 2024
TCIN: 92374031
UPC: 9781399500050
Item Number (DPCI): 247-35-1580
Origin: Made in the USA or Imported
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