The Ottoman Scramble for Africa: Empire and Diplomacy in the Sahara and the Hijaz
In The Ottoman Scramble for Africa, Mostafa Minawi examines the Ottoman Empire's diplomatic and imperial pursuits in the Sahara and Hijaz during the late 19th century. The book explores how Ottoman strategies responded to European colonial pressures, offering insights into the empire's role in African geopolitics and the complexities of maintaining sovereignty amid global rivalries.
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The Ottoman Scramble for Africa delves into the empire's diplomatic and imperial strategies in key African regions during a period of intense colonial competition.
Author Mostafa Minawi analyzes how Ottoman officials navigated the challenges of the Sahara and the Hijaz to assert influence and maintain territorial claims.
The work highlights the interplay between empire-building and international diplomacy in shaping Ottoman engagements with Africa.
Through historical examination, it reveals the broader implications for understanding Ottoman foreign policy in the era of the 'Scramble for Africa'.
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