TY  - BOOK
AU  - Aimel,Georges
TI  - Manuel de politique musulmane
AV  - BPDT 
PY  - 2025///
CY  - Salt Lake City, UT
PB  - Project Gutenberg
KW  - Panislamism
KW  - France -- Colonies -- Africa
N1  - Release date is 2025-01-29; René Galluvot (This book was produced from images made available by the HathiTrust Digital Library.); Originally published; Paris: Bossard, 1925
N2  - "Manuel de politique musulmane" by Georges Aimel is a treatise exploring the complexities of Islamic politics written in the early 20th century. This work reflects on ten years of firsthand experience in Muslim territories, focusing particularly on the Maghreb, and aims to shed light on the necessity for a nuanced understanding and a pragmatic approach to Muslim policy from a French perspective. The text delves into various political, cultural, and social dynamics affecting Islamic societies during a period marked by significant upheaval and change, particularly after World War I.  The opening of the book sets the stage for a comprehensive analysis of the state of Islam and its interactions with European powers, particularly through the lens of France's colonial involvement in North Africa. Aimel discusses the longstanding misconceptions about Islam as merely a primitive and unyielding force, countering that it is a dynamic civilization capable of evolution. He outlines the historical context leading up to the post-war period, touching on nationalistic movements emerging within Muslim societies and the perception of Western dominance. There is an emphasis on understanding the intricacies of Muslim identity, governance, and the potential for political cooperation or resistance against colonial authority, suggesting a path towards a more effective French policy in the region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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ER  -