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French Military Rule in Morocco

Colonialism and its Consequences

By Moshe Gershovich

Published November 29th 1999 by Routledge – 256 pages

Series: History and Society in the Islamic World

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    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.

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    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

    Name: French Military Rule in Morocco: Colonialism and its Consequences (Hardback) – Routledge 
    Description: By Moshe Gershovich. 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,...
    Categories: Middle East Studies, Middle East Politics