Turkey, the Great Powers, and the Bagdad Railway: A study in imperialism

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Earle, Edward Mead, 1894-1954

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"Turkey, the Great Powers, and the Bagdad Railway: A Study in Imperialism" by Edward Mead Earle is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the intricate dynamics of imperialism as they relate to the rise of the Bagdad Railway project and its implications on Turkey and its global significance. Through meticulous analysis, it examines how various great powers engaged with the Ottoman Empire's resources and strategic position. The opening of the book details the historical context leading to the significance of the Bagdad Railway, introducing it as an essential link reviving ancient trade routes during the 19th century. Earle outlines the broader implications of rail development on the economic and political stability of Turkey, emphasizing both the hopes tied to modernization and the inherent dangers posed by international rivalries. The narrative sets the stage for a deeper discussion on how this railway project emerged in a landscape fraught with imperial aspirations and the challenges the Ottoman Empire faced in asserting its sovereignty amidst foreign interests. Overall, the initial chapters lay a foundation for understanding the complexities that surrounded the construction of the Bagdad Railway as a symbol of both progress and contention in modern imperialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 49.6 (College-level). Difficult to read.

Release date is 2021-09-05