Pan-Islam by G. Wyman Bury

"Pan-Islam" by G. Wyman Bury is a political and social analysis written in the early 20th century. The text explores the pan-Islamic movement, particularly its implications during and after the First World War, and presents it as a response from Muslims against external exploitation of their resources. Bury draws on his extensive experience in the Muslim world to provide insights into both the historical context and contemporary relevance of pan-Islam. The opening of "Pan-Islam" introduces the author’s ambitions and approach, highlighting that the book is meant for a general audience interested in understanding the complexities surrounding Islam and its global ramifications. Bury emphasizes that the pan-Islamic movement is not merely religious; it stems from a practical need for unity among Muslims against perceived threats from non-Muslim nations. He outlines the historical origins and multifaceted nature of pan-Islam, setting the stage to discuss its significance in the context of global politics, social cohesion among Muslims, and its potential influence on international relations during a tumultuous era marked by war and colonial interests. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Bury, G. Wyman (George Wyman), 1874-1920
LoC No. 20005812
Title Pan-Islam
Credits Produced by Tamise Totterdell and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was
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Internet Archive)
Reading Level Reading ease score: 47.7 (College-level). Difficult to read.
Language English
LoC Class DS: History: General and Eastern Hemisphere: Asia
Subject Islam
Subject Panislamism
Category Text
eBook-No. 26981
Release Date
Last Update Jan 4, 2021
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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