State, Faith, and Nation in Ottoman and Post-Ottoman Lands

A Comprehensive Examination of a Turbulent Era

In the vast and ever-shifting landscape of Ottoman and post-Ottoman lands, the relationship between state, faith, and nation-building has been a constant source of tension and transformation. State, Faith, and Nation in Ottoman and Post-Ottoman Lands is a groundbreaking collection of essays that delves deep into this intricate web, exploring the myriad ways in which these three forces have shaped and reshaped each other throughout history.

State, Faith, and Nation in Ottoman and Post-Ottoman Lands

by Frederick F. Anscombe

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A Multidisciplinary Approach

Bringing together the insights of leading scholars from a diverse range of disciplines, including history, political science, sociology, and religious studies, this volume offers a comprehensive and nuanced analysis of the complex dynamics at play. From the rise of the Ottoman Empire in the thirteenth century to the emergence of modern nation-states in the twentieth century, the essays illuminate the continuities and ruptures that have characterized this region's political and religious landscape.

Themes Explored Include:

• The role of Islam in Ottoman state-building and governance
• The rise of nationalism and its impact on state-religion relations
• The legacies of Ottoman rule in post-Ottoman nation-states
• The challenges of secularism and democracy in Muslim-majority societies
• The contemporary debates over Islam and political authority

Insights from Leading Scholars

The volume features contributions from a stellar cast of scholars, including:

• Karen Barkey (University of California, Berkeley)
• Erik Jan Zürcher (University of Leiden)
• Bruce Masters (Wesleyan University)
• Judith Tucker (Georgetown University)
• Dina Rizk Khoury (American University of Beirut)

A Must-Read for Students and Researchers

State, Faith, and Nation in Ottoman and Post-Ottoman Lands is an essential resource for students and researchers in Ottoman and Middle Eastern studies, as well as for anyone interested in the intersection of state, faith, and nation-building. Its timely and insightful essays shed light on the complex and enduring challenges facing this region today.

Endorsements

"A comprehensive and thought-provoking analysis of the complex interplay between state, faith, and nation-building in the Ottoman and post-Ottoman era. This volume provides essential insights into the region's history, politics, and religious dynamics."

- Professor Bernard Lewis, Princeton University

"An invaluable contribution to the literature on state-religion relations in the Middle East. The essays in this volume offer a nuanced and multidisciplinary examination of this crucial topic, with implications for our understanding of the region's past, present, and future."

- Professor Elyse Semerdjian, University of California, Los Angeles

State, Faith, and Nation in Ottoman and Post-Ottoman Lands

by Frederick F. Anscombe

4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	2856 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	343 pages

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