Die Bagdadbahn by Paul Rohrbach
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"Die Bagdadbahn" by Paul Rohrbach is a historical account written in the early 20th century. The book explores the political, geographical, and economic significance of the Bagdad railway project as it connects the regions of Anatolia to the Persian Gulf, shedding light on interactions between various nations in the context of this infrastructure. Rohrbach draws upon extensive travel experiences in the East, aiming to provide insights into the implications of this railway
for German interests as well as for local populations. The opening of the work introduces the background and motivations behind the Bagdad railway project, emphasizing its history since the late 19th century, detailing the political dynamics at play, and the various challenges facing the initiative. The author reflects on his own experiences traveling through the relevant areas, outlining the complexity of the geopolitical landscape. He addresses concerns regarding potential German colonization and the reactions of local authorities, particularly the Ottoman Empire, while emphasizing the railway's potential as a means of enhancing German influence and securing trade routes in the region. This sets the stage for a deeper examination of the terrain, the economic factors, and the international relations tied to the railway's development. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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About this eBook
| Author | Rohrbach, Paul, 1869-1956 |
|---|---|
| Title | Die Bagdadbahn |
| Credits |
Produced by Jens Poenisch and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 53.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | HE: Social sciences: Transportation and communications |
| Subject | Baghdad Railway |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 46713 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-46713-9 |
| Release Date | Aug 28, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 373 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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