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A History of Modern Morocco (Hardcover, New)
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A History of Modern Morocco (Hardcover, New)
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Morocco is notable for its stable and durable monarchy, its close
ties with the West, its vibrant cultural life, and its centrality
to regional politics. This book, by distinguished historian, Susan
Gilson Miller, offers a richly documented survey of modern Moroccan
history. The author's original and astute interpretations of the
events, ideas, and personalities that inform contemporary political
life are testimony to her scholarship and long association with the
country. Arguing that pragmatism rather than ideology has shaped
the monarchy's response to crisis, the book begins with the French
invasion of Algeria in 1830 and Morocco's abortive efforts at
reform, the duel with colonial powers and the loss of independence
in 1912, the burdens and benefits of France's forty-four year
dominion, and the stunning success of the nationalist movement
leading to independence in 1956. In the post-independence era, the
book traces the monarchy's gradual monopolization of power and the
resulting political paralysis, ending with the last years of Hassan
II's reign, when Moroccan society experienced a sudden and radical
opening. A postscript brings events up to 2012, covering topics
such as Morocco's war on terror, the detente between the monarchy
and the Islamists, and the impact of the Arab Spring. This concise,
readable book will inform and enthrall students coming to the
history of North Africa for the first time, and also those in other
disciplines searching for the background to present-day events in
the region."
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