French Military Rule in Morocco: Colonialism and Its Consequences (Cass Series--History and Society in the Islamic World)

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The French conquest of Morocco was one of the longest and toughest in the annals of modern European colonialism, however, once occupied, Morocco became one of the sources of France's finest colonial troops." "Both sides of this equation form the substance of this book. It presents a comprehensive analysis of French colonial ideology and delineates the manner in which the French army sought to conquer Morocco and control its inhabitants. In conclusion, the book explores the Franco-Moroccan military symbiosis during the early years of Moroccan independence and assesses the impact of French rule on the shaping of Morocco's post-colonial national character.

SYNOPSIS

On 14 August 1844, French and Moroccan armies collided at the Battle of Isly, marking the beginning of Morocco's incorporation within the rising orbit of European imperialism. A hundred years later, French and Moroccan soldiers fought side by side for the liberation of France. When resisting foreign domination, Moroccans demonstrated the same endurance they had shown when serving the cause of the colonial power which had gained control over them. The 27-year-long French conquest of Morocco was one of the longest and toughest challenges in the annals of European colonialism. Once occupied, however, Morocco became the supplier of one of the finest contingents of colonial troops. Both sides of this intriguing equation form the substance of this book. It presents a comprehensive analysis of French colonial ideology and interest in Morocco and delineates the manner in which the agents of the protectorate regime sought to conquer the country and control its indigenous inhabitants.
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