A History of Modern Morocco [Hardcover]

A richly documented survey of modern Moroccan history that will enthral those searching for the background to present-day events in the region.This richly documented survey of modern Moroccan history by distinguished historian, Susan Gilson Miller, begins with the French invasion of Algeria in 1830 and follows events leading to independence in 1956. The book then traces the monarchy's gradual monopolization of power post-independence, and the resulting political paralysis. A postscript brings events up to 2012, covering topics such as Morocco's war on terror, the d?tente between the monarchy and the Islamists, and the impact of the Arab Spring. Concise and readable, the book will enthrall all those searching for the background to present-day events in the region.This richly documented survey of modern Moroccan history by distinguished historian, Susan Gilson Miller, begins with the French invasion of Algeria in 1830 and follows events leading to independence in 1956. The book then traces the monarchy's gradual monopolization of power post-independence, and the resulting political paralysis. A postscript brings events up to 2012, covering topics such as Morocco's war on terror, the d?tente between the monarchy and the Islamists, and the impact of the Arab Spring. Concise and readable, the book will enthrall all those searching for the background to present-day events in the region.Morocco is notable for its stable and durable monarchy, its close ties with the West, its vibrant cultural life, and its centrality to regional politics. This book, by distinguished historian, Susan Gilson Miller, offers a richly documented survey of modern Moroccan history. The author's original and astute interpretations of the events, ideas, and personalities that inform contemporary political life are testimony to her scholarship and long association with the country. Arguing that pragmatism rather than ideology has shaped the monarchy's response to crisis, the book begins with the l#)