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The Anglo-Arab Wars
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41 minutes
Released:
Oct 29, 2021
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Podcast episode
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The half century between 1870 and 1920 was one of conflict between British colonialism and the people of the Middle East and North Africa. In this episode, James is joined by archeologist and author Neil Faulkner to examine the clashes of armies, ideologies and forms of oppression, clashes which would prove fatal. Neil explains this revolutionary history, exploring British imperialism in northeast Africa which has repercussions rippling into the 21st century. Can this war be considered the first modern Jihad?Neil Faulkner is the author of 'Empire and Jihad: The Anglo-Arab Wars of 1870-1920', Published by Yale University Press. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Released:
Oct 29, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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