Before presidencies, there were empires. History, regardless of how or when, the subject is constructed around power, money, territories, and conspiracy. Survival of the fittest. The struggle between three particular world powers throughout the last five decades showcased the most brilliant minds, The Ottoman, British, and French Empires. While the establishment of facts is sure to vary across different cultural backgrounds, most would agree this time in history played a crucial role in how societies will govern themselves today. Each empire played equally important roles in the progression of societies. The examination of the world’s greatest Dynasties’ sheds light on their legacy and in some cases their demise. Their impact is still influential
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Selim, also known as, Selim the Grim, stretched Ottoman dominion southward, reigning victorious over Palestine and Syria. The British had several problems when facing difficulties with the expansion of the West. Essentially, they were forced to the close relations of European with non- European powers in an age of imperialism and expansion. After the European explorations of the 1500s, the bulk of world trade shifted from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. Additionally, the Islamic cultivation, which once dominated Europe in its rational and traditional attainments, concluded to stay in pace with technical, political, and manufacturing progresses in the European area. Each of the diverse cultural and sacred populations within the territory's boundaries pursued stronger regulators over their own undertakings. For an example, majority of the people were both non-Turkish and non-Muslim. Early Orthodox Christians fashioned the majority of the population, while different cultural individuals began voicing a louder cry for freedom. Though harshness held the Ottoman Empire together it was short lived due to the European influence In the Middle East increasing. As the European supremacies collaborated in conjunction with one another, especially Britain, France, Austria, and Russia, this force progressively began to take over large portions …show more content…
This was the case with the French in Algeria and Tunisia in the late 18th century and early in the 19th century. According to the text, “Continued rivalry between French and Italian interests culminated in a French invasion of Tunisia in May 1881. A protectorate was created in that year by the Treaty of Bardo; the Convention of La Marsa (1883) allowed the Tunisian dynasty to continue, although effective direction of affairs passed to the French” (Mai, 2003). The French interests in Tunisia were more about the progression of innovation and renewal and was strongly strangled. “Leaders in the name of the dynasty were gradually expanded. The Tunisians, in turn, supported France in World War I” (Mai,
Selim, also known as, Selim the Grim, stretched Ottoman dominion southward, reigning victorious over Palestine and Syria. The British had several problems when facing difficulties with the expansion of the West. Essentially, they were forced to the close relations of European with non- European powers in an age of imperialism and expansion. After the European explorations of the 1500s, the bulk of world trade shifted from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean. Additionally, the Islamic cultivation, which once dominated Europe in its rational and traditional attainments, concluded to stay in pace with technical, political, and manufacturing progresses in the European area. Each of the diverse cultural and sacred populations within the territory's boundaries pursued stronger regulators over their own undertakings. For an example, majority of the people were both non-Turkish and non-Muslim. Early Orthodox Christians fashioned the majority of the population, while different cultural individuals began voicing a louder cry for freedom. Though harshness held the Ottoman Empire together it was short lived due to the European influence In the Middle East increasing. As the European supremacies collaborated in conjunction with one another, especially Britain, France, Austria, and Russia, this force progressively began to take over large portions …show more content…
This was the case with the French in Algeria and Tunisia in the late 18th century and early in the 19th century. According to the text, “Continued rivalry between French and Italian interests culminated in a French invasion of Tunisia in May 1881. A protectorate was created in that year by the Treaty of Bardo; the Convention of La Marsa (1883) allowed the Tunisian dynasty to continue, although effective direction of affairs passed to the French” (Mai, 2003). The French interests in Tunisia were more about the progression of innovation and renewal and was strongly strangled. “Leaders in the name of the dynasty were gradually expanded. The Tunisians, in turn, supported France in World War I” (Mai,