The Holy War Made In Germany (1915)

The Holy War Made In Germany is a book written by Christiaan Snouck Hurgronje in 1915. The book is a critical analysis of Germany's role in the First World War and its propaganda campaign to portray the war as a holy war. Hurgronje, a Dutch scholar, was an expert on Islam and had extensive knowledge of the Middle East. He used his expertise to examine Germany's use of Islamic imagery and language in its propaganda campaign to appeal to Muslim populations in the Middle East and North Africa.The book is divided into two parts. The first part focuses on Germany's propaganda campaign and its use of Islamic imagery and language. Hurgronje argues that Germany's campaign was not based on genuine religious sentiment but was a cynical attempt to manipulate the Muslim populations for its own strategic interests. He also examines the role of Turkey in the war and its efforts to portray itself as the leader of the Islamic world.The second part of the book focuses on the impact of Germany's propaganda campaign on the Muslim populations. Hurgronje argues that while some Muslims were attracted to Germany's message, the majority were not swayed by it. He also examines the role of other European powers in the region and their attempts to counter Germany's propaganda.Overall, The Holy War Made In Germany is a fascinating analysis of Germany's propaganda campaign during the First World War and its impact on the Muslim populations in the Middle East and North Africa. Hurgronje's insights are still relevant today, as countries continue to use religion and religious imagery to further their political goals.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.