| ID | 089121 |
| Title Proper | Rethinking the concept of ottomanization |
| Other Title Information | the Yishuv in the aftermath of the young Turk revolution of 1908 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Ben-Bassat, Yuval |
| Publication | 2009. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | An examination of the diverse Hebrew newspapers published in Palestine in the aftermath of the Young Turk Revolution of 1908 teaches us a great deal about the complexity of the term Ottomanism, which was interpreted differently by the Empire and the minorities remaining within its shrinking borders. Whereas the Empire officially perceived Ottomanism as a new form of hybrid identity which would substitute existing national identities, the yishuv's various sectors envisioned a decentralized empire under the house of Osman. In this sense, the Revolution encouraged the emergence of a shared national vision among many circles in the yishuv, although each group still strove to shape the character of the Zionist community in Palestine according to its own agenda. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle Eastern Studies vol. 45, 3 (6/1/2009) |
| Journal Source | Middle Eastern Studies vol. 45, 3 (6/1/2009) |
| Key Words | Young Turk Revolution - 1908 ; Ottomanism ; Yishuv ; Turkey |