Hejaz Railway and the Muslim Pilgrimmage: A Case of Ottoman Political Propaganda

8vo. 294 (1) pp, list of b&w illustrations, Introduction, English Translation of 'Arif's Manusscript; Arabic Text; glossary, index. Text in English and Arabic First Printing, 1973. Black half-cloth with blue paper-covered board, and glossy-blue lettering to spine. ``The author has discovered the exceedingly interesting Muhammad 'Arif manuscript which propagates the project of the Hejaz railway connecting Damascus with Medina and Mecca. The project has been seen as a specific, dramatic example of the phenomenon of growing Arab nationalism during the first and second decades of the 20th century. Included is an annotated edition of the Arabic manuscript, a literal translation into English, and an extensive introduction with notes on its author and the historical setting at the beginning of the century. The 'Arif manuscript gives an intimate view of the struggle for reform in Turkey at the time when burgeoning Arab nationalism became an important factor in the railway project. Many aspects of Middle Eastern politics can be traced t basic factors described in the manuscript." from the jacket flap.