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The Spanish and Ottoman Empires in the Mediterranean, 1714-1914.

The Spanish and Ottoman Empires in the Mediterranean, 1714-1914.

Authors :
Bowen, WayneH.
Source :
Journal of the Middle East & Africa; 2010, Vol. 1 Issue 1, p84-96, 13p
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

After centuries as great powers, the Spanish and Ottoman Empires found themselves in decline by the early eighteenth century and suffered steady encroachment upon their territories from competing powers. Nevertheless, in the late eighteenth century, and again in the mid-nineteenth century, the two empires made vigorous efforts to assert themselves in North Africa. After initial successes, Istanbul and Madrid believed they could rebuild their former strengths. At the same time, they ended their centuries-long mutual hostility, and began to cooperate through treaties, trade, and diplomatic coordination. By the end of the nineteenth century, however, Spanish defeats in the Spanish American War and Ottoman losses in Egypt, Algeria, and elsewhere, ended this resurgence. Drawing on diplomatic records and other sources, this historical essay explores the parallel destinies of the Spanish and Ottomans up to the eve of World War I. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
21520844
Volume :
1
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Journal of the Middle East & Africa
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
61305173
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/21520841003689043