Empire and Jihad

In this panoramic account, Neil Faulkner examines the tumultuous clash between British imperialism and Arab jihadism in Africa from 1870 to 1920. Triggered by the Ottoman Sultan's call for a "Great Jihad" against the Entente powers at the onset of World War I, the narrative explores the escalating conflict shaped by British colonialism and radical Islamic insurgency. Faulkner delves into the intricate dynamics of anti-slavery humanitarianism, Arab nationalism, and Islamic revolt as responses to modern imperial violence, challenging conventional perceptions of "Holy War" as merely a remnant of the past.