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Subject(s)

• Christians—Syria—Damascus—History—19th century [Browse]
• Druzes—Syria—Damascus—History—19th century [Browse]
• Christianity and other religions—Islam [Browse]
• Islam—Relations—Christianity [Browse]

Series

• The History of Christian-Muslim Relations ; 46. [More in this series]
• The History of Christian-Muslim Relations Series ; Volume 46 [More in this series]

Summary note

On 9 July 1860 CE, an outbreak of violence in the inner-city Christian quarter of Damascus created shock waves locally and internationally. This book provides a step-by-step presentation and reproduction of the facts to assess the true role of all the players and shapers of events. It critically examines the internal and external politico-socio-economic factors involved and argues that economic interests rather than religious fanaticism were the main causes for the riot of 1860. Furthermore, it argues that the riot was not a sudden eruption but rather a planned and organised affair.

Bibliographic references

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Source of description

Description based on print version record.

Language note

English, Arabic.

Contents

• List of Figures
• Introduction
• 1 Early Nineteenth-Century Damascus
• 1 Introduction
• 2 Geography
• 3 Religions, Ethnicities and Cultures
• 4 Politics
• 5 Military Forces
• 6 The City Quarters
• 7 Agriculture, Industry and Trade
• 8 Administration
• 9 Conclusion
• 2 The Impact of the Reform Schemes on Damascus
• 2 The Pre-Tanzimat Period, 1832-1839
• 3 The Tanzimat Period, 1839-1876
• 4 Local Attitudes
• 5 Conclusion
• 3 The Impact of the Foreign Powers' Intervention on Damascus during the Reform Period
• 2 The Level of Intervention
• 3 The Impact on Local Society
• 4 Conclusion
• 4 The 1860 Riot in Damascus
• 2 Prelude to the Riot
• 3 The Riot
• 4 The Circulation of Rumours
• 5 Local Perceptions of the Riot
• 6 Conclusion
• 5 The Ottoman Governor-General of Damascus, Ahmad Pasha, and the 1860 Riot
• 2 The Role of Ahmad Pasha and the Regular Troops
• 3 Conclusion
• 6 The Notables of Damascus and the 1860 Riot
• 2 The Role of the al-Aghawat and the Irregular Troops
• 3 The Role of the Notables
• 4 The Role of ʿAbd al-Qadir al-Jaza‌ʾiri
• 7 The Aftermath of the 1860 Riot in Damascus
• 2 Foreign Responses
• 3 The Arrival of Fuʾad Pasha
• 8 The British-Ottoman Relations after the 1860 Riot in Damascus
• 2 The British-Ottoman Relations after the Riot
• 3 The British Diplomats' Perceptions of the Riot
• Conclusion
• Appendix 1: The Hatti Şerif of Gülhane
• Appendix 2: Sultan ʿAbdülmecid's Hatti Hümayun Reaffirming the Privileges and Immunities of the Non-Muslim Communities
• Appendix 3: The Treaty of Peace (Paris) Terminating the Crimean War, with Pertinent Annexed Conventions
• Appendix 4: Convention on Measures for Pacifying Syria (and Lebanon): Austria, France, Great Britain, Prussia, Russia, and the Ottoman Empire
• Appendix 5: Letters
• Glossary
• Bibliography
• Index.

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ISBN

9789004470422 ((electronic bk.))

Doi

• 10.1163/9789004470422

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