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The Tricolor and the Scimitar: A Historical Journey of French-Ottoman Relations

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The Tricolor and the Scimitar is a groundbreaking work that explores the complex and often volatile relationship between France and the Ottoman Empire. Drawing on a wealth of archival research, the book traces the evolution of this relationship from its early days in the sixteenth century to its eventual collapse in the early twentieth century.

The book is divided into three parts. The first part examines the early contacts between France and the Ottoman Empire, focusing on the role of trade and diplomacy in shaping the relationship. The second part explores the period of French intervention in the Ottoman Empire, which began with the Napoleonic invasion of Egypt in 1798 and culminated in the establishment of a French protectorate over Tunisia in 1881. The third part examines the decline of the Ottoman Empire and the rise of nationalism in the Middle East, which led to the eventual collapse of the Franco-Ottoman relationship.

The Tricolor and the Scimitar

by Ernesto Ferrero

5 out of 5

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The Tricolor and the Scimitar is a major contribution to the study of French-Ottoman relations. It provides a comprehensive and nuanced account of this complex and fascinating relationship, and it will be essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East and the Mediterranean.

Praise for The Tricolor and the Scimitar

“A groundbreaking work that sheds new light on the complex relationship between France and the Ottoman Empire. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the Middle East and the Mediterranean.”

—Professor Robert Mantran, Sorbonne University

“A masterful work of scholarship that will be the definitive account of Franco-Ottoman relations for years to come.”

—Professor William Cleveland, Harvard University

About the Author

Dr. John P. Dunn is a professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books on the history of the Middle East, including The Rise and Fall of the Ottoman Empire and The Scramble for Africa.

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The Tricolor and the Scimitar

by Ernesto Ferrero

5 out of 5