![]() ![]() ![]() The First World War is poised for revision - or at the very least, renewed consideration - as the publishing industry mobilizes for the conflict’s 100th anniversary with a barrage of new titles, including a welcome volley by esteemed Toronto historian Margaret MacMillan. In history, what goes around usually comes back around in one disguise or another. The restoration of the Caliphate is a sworn objective of al-Qaeda, whose fighters are among those engaged in the attempted overthrow of Assad. The Ottoman demise not only gave way to the creation of modern-day Turkey but also brought an end to the succession of Muslim empires known as the Caliphate. The country emerged from the wreckage of the Ottoman Empire, the collapse of which was a direct consequence of its alliance with defeated powers Germany and Austria-Hungary. This is not to say that its consequences weren’t as profound or enduring. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Manage Print Subscription / Tax Receipt. ![]()
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