Ahmad al-Mansur: The Beginnings of Modern Morocco by Mercedes Garcia-Arenal (Eng

Description: Ahmad al-Mansur by Mercedes Garcia-Arenal Spanning four continents, this lucid introduction assesses this fascinating figure and his legacy amidst the political intrigue, colonial discovery, and military conquest that dominated the age. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603) was one of the most important rulers in the history of Morocco, which to this day bears the mark of his twenty-five year rule in the sixteenth century. Though famed for his cunning diplomacy in the power struggle over the Mediterranean, and his allegiance with Britain against Spain in the conquest for the newly discovered Americas, he was more than a political and military tactician. A descendent of the Prophet Muhammad himself, al-Mansur was a charismatic religious authority with ambitions to become Caliph and ruler of all Muslims. Spanning four continents, Dr. García-Arenal places this fascinating figure in a context of political intrigue, discovery and military conquest. With insightful analysis, a glossary and a guide to further reading, this book is the ideal introduction to a multifaceted figure who fully deserves the epithet "Maker of the Muslim World". Author Biography Mercedes García-Arenal is Professor of Arabic Studies at the Higher Council of Scientific Research in Madrid. Table of Contents Acknowledgments INTRODUCTION 1 THE BATTLE OF ALCAZARWhy did the battle take place?The main protagonists at the battle of Alcazar 2 ABD AL-MALIK AND AHMAD BEFORE THE BATTLE OF ALCAZARAlgiersAbd al-Maliks propagandaMuley Ahmad al-Mansur 3 SIXTEENTH-CENTURY MOROCCO: ITS POPULATION, CITIES, RELIGIOUS ELITES AND ARMYThe population of Morocco: Arabs and BerbersThe citiesThe ulamaThe Sufi brotherhoodsQadiriyya and ShadhiliyyaSharifismThe army 4 RENEGADES, MORISCOS AND JEWSRenegadesAndalusians or MoriscosJews 5 DIPLOMACY AND TRADEThe Spanish reaction to Alcazar: the captive princesEngland and the cause of the Portuguese restorationThe Barbary CompanyThe Iberian unionCadiz and AmericaThe Moroccan embassy to EnglandThe sultans memorandumAhmad and El Dorado 6 THE CONQUEST OF WESTERN SUDANSudanese goldThe SaharaThe expedition 7 THE CONSTRUCTION OF AN IMPERIAL IDEOLOGYMarrakesh: the capital city and the palaceBelief in the Mahdi 8 MESSIANISM AND THE RIVALRY WITH THE OTTOMANSThe Millennium and the conquest of Western SudanMoroccan rivalry with the OttomansPlague, hunger and war CONCLUSION Sources and BibliographyIndex Long Description Sultan Ahmad al-Mansur (1578-1603) was one of the most important rulers in the history of Morocco, which to this day bears the mark of his twenty-five year rule in the sixteenth century. Though famed for his cunning diplomacy in the power struggle over the Mediterranean, and his allegiance with Britain against Spain in the conquest for the newly discovered Americas, he was more than a political and military tactician. A descendent of the Prophet Muhammad himself, al-Mansur was a charismatic religious authority with ambitions to become Caliph and ruler of all Muslims. Spanning four continents, Dr. Garcia-Arenal places this fascinating figure in a context of political intrigue, discovery and military conquest. With insightful analysis, a glossary and a guide to further reading, this book is the ideal introduction to a multifaceted figure who fully deserves the epithet "Maker of the Muslim World". Details ISBN185168610X Author Mercedes Garcia-Arenal Short Title AHMAD AL-MANSUR Series Makers of the Muslim World Language English ISBN-10 185168610X ISBN-13 9781851686100 Media Book Format Hardcover Year 2008 Subtitle The Beginnings of Modern Morocco Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DOI 10.1604/9781851686100 UK Release Date 2008-10-01 AU Release Date 2008-10-01 NZ Release Date 2008-10-01 Imprint Oneworld Academic Pages 176 Publisher Oneworld Publications Publication Date 2008-10-01 DEWEY 964.025 Illustrations illustrations Audience Professional & Vocational We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:159195957;

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