French Military Rule in Morocco: Colonialism and its Consequences

by Moshe Gershovich

Overview

This analysis of French colonial ideology and interest in Morocco delineates the manner in which the agents of the protectorate regime sought to conquer the country and control its indigenous inhabitants. Numerous comparative perspectives are offered, placing the French policy towards Morocco in a wider context, making this study relevant to not only North Africa, but also to other parts of the post-colonial world.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781136325878
Publisher:	Taylor & Francis
Publication date:	10/12/2012
Series:	History and Society in the Islamic World
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
Pages:	260
File size:	926 KB

About the Author

Moshe Gershovich

Table of Contents

Choice - " Gershovich"s book is distinguished by the attention given to colonial Moroccan soldiers, an important research direction and contribution."



Military History

"careful, densely packed study of french military rule in Morocco"



"Gershovich provides an admirably succinct summary of the French side of the Rif War... an excellent introduction to the French colonial period in Morocco"

Middle East Journal



Journal of Modern History

"focuses more sharply on military history than does nay previous work on the protectorate"



"Gershovich has a story to tell and tells it well.... This well-researched, useful, quite original addition to the field"

- International Journal of African Historical Studies

Editorial Reviews

Presents an analysis of French colonial ideology and delineates the manner in which the French army sought to conquer Morocco and control its inhabitants. Examines how France recruited and utilized Moroccan combatants, highlighting their contribution to France's national security and imperial expansion. Explores the Franco-Moroccan military symbiosis during early Moroccan independence, and assesses the impact of French rule on the shaping of Morocco's national character. The author teaches history and Middle Eastern studies at Al-Akhawayn University in Morocco. The volume is distributed by ISBS. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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