The revolt in Arabia

Name: The revolt in Arabia
Author: C. Snouck Hurgronje

By C. Snouck Hurgronje

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A sequence of analytical articles recounts the Emir of Mecca's 1916 revolt from Turkish authority and situates it within the religious and political remit of the Shereefate. The author surveys contemporary reports, traces the historical roles of Mecca and Medina as sacred centers, and explains how custody of these sites yields moral influence despite Arabia's marginal political integration. He assesses local power dynamics, wartime administrative shifts around Jiddah, proclamations and propaganda, and possible support from regional leaders, while appended material reproduces an official proclamation and the essays compare the Shereef's standing with broader caliphal and Ottoman interests.

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C. Snouck Hurgronje

C. Snouck Hurgronje was a Dutch scholar and orientalist known for his extensive studies on Islam and the Arab world. His influential work, "Mohammedanism: Lectures on Its Origin, Its Religious and Political Growth, and Its Present State," explores the complexities of Islamic faith and its socio-political implications. Hurgronje's research contributed significantly to the understanding of Islamic culture and its interactions with Western societies during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. He also engaged with contemporary issues, as seen in his writings on the revolt in Arabia and the impact of colonialism on Islamic societies. His legacy remains important in the fields of religious studies and Middle Eastern history.