Late Ottoman Gaza : An Eastern Mediterranean Hub in Transformation / Yuval Ben-Bassat and Johann Buessow.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Ben-Bassat, Yuval, author.

Büssow, Johann, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Gaza Strip--History.

Gaza Strip.

Palestine--History--1799-1917.

Palestine.

Palestine--Politics and government--19th century.

Palestine--Politics and government--20th century.

Turkey--History--Mehmed V, 1909-1918.

Turkey.

Turkey--History--1878-1909.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xii, 192 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).

Edition:

First edition.

Place of Publication:

Cambridge, England : Cambridge University Press, [2024]

Summary:

"Based on previously untapped sources and innovative research methodologies, this book presents a vivid account of late Ottoman Gaza. It highlights the significance of the city as a hub for people, goods, and ideas, and explores the lives of Gazans, from the traditional Muslim elites to the commoners and minority communities of Christians and Jews"-- Provided by publisher

Contents:

Introduction: Late Ottoman Gaza, a Coastal City Detached from the Sea

1. A Bird's Eye View of Gaza's Economy, Population and Geostrategic Position

2. Living in Late Ottoman Gaza

3. Relationships with the Rural Population

4. Gaza Style Politics Gaza Style Politics and the Emergence of Spatialized Factionalism

Conclusion

Bibliography

Index

Notes:

Title from publisher's bibliographic system (viewed on 07 Nov 2024).

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

9781009002899

1009002899

9781009002691

1009002694

9781108999519

1108999514