| ID | 128209 |
| Title Proper | Three British Prime Ministers and the survival of the Ottoman Empire, 1855-1902 |
| Language | ENG |
| Author | Steele, David |
| Publication | 2014. |
| Summary / Abstract (Note) | Throughout the nineteenth century British statesmen had to concern themselves with the condition and prospects of the Ottoman Empire, both in Europe and the Near East. This article concentrates on the views and attitudes of Lord Palmerston, W.E. Gladstone, and the third Marquess of Salisbury, all of whom were in high office for over 30 years. Palmerston, who considered the Ottoman Empire an essential component in the balance of power, was the most Turcophile of the three. Gladstone attempted to bring into existence a Concert of Europe with authority to support the continued existence of the empire. Salisbury was prepared to contemplate an orderly dismemberment of it, in such a way as to reduce rivalry between the greater powers. |
| `In' analytical Note | Middle Eastern Studies Vol.50, No.1; January 2014: p.43-60 |
| Journal Source | Middle Eastern Studies Vol.50, No.1; January 2014: p.43-60 |
| Key Words | History ; Political history - Britain ; United Kingdom - UK ; Britain ; England ; Europe ; Ottoman Empire ; Politics ; British Politics ; Greater Powers ; Political Powers ; East Europe ; Eurasia ; History - 19th Century ; Political Survival ; Political Order |