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Book SynopsisA historical reference work on Morocco must take as its subject al-maghrib al-aqsa (the far west) as the Arabic scholars have generally referred to the approximate region of present-day Morocco, roughly the north-west corner of Africa but at times including much of the Iberian peninsula, because the modern nation-state is a relatively recent creation owing much to events in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. External influences on Morocco tend to come across the narrow straits of Gibraltar to the north, from the east along the Mediterranean litoral, or up from the Sahara. In each case, access is constrained by geography and continued control from outside the region has been difficult to manage over the long term. Although many of the dynasties that came to power in Morocco conquered much broader regions, history and topology have so conspired that there is still more coherence to an historical focus on al-maghrib al-aqsa than is the case for most modern nation-states.This third ed
Trade ReviewThe Historical Dictionary of Morocco, now in its third edition, continues to be an easy-to-use, reliable reference. The dictionary incorporates new material to reflect changes since the second edition. . . .The book concludes with a glossary and a bibliography that will facilitate deeper research, followed by information about the authors. Recommended for school, academic, and public libraries. * American Reference Books Annual *
Table of ContentsEditor’s Foreword, Jon Woronoff List of Tables List of Figures Preface Acknowledgments Note on Transliteration Acronyms and Abbreviations Maps Chronology Introduction THE DICTIONARY Appendix Glossary
