Fashoda

"Fashoda: The Incident and Its Diplomatic Setting" provides a comprehensive scholarly analysis of one of the most critical turning points in late nineteenth-century imperialism. The work examines the 1898 confrontation between Great Britain and France at Fashoda, a remote outpost on the White Nile, which brought two of the world's most powerful empires to the brink of war. Morrison Beall Giffen meticulously reconstructs the diplomatic maneuvers and colonial ambitions that led to this high-stakes standoff, placing the event within the broader context of the Scramble for Africa.The book delves into the motivations of key political figures and the strategic importance of the Nile Valley, illustrating how a localized territorial dispute reflected deeper European rivalries. Giffen explores the complex negotiations that eventually led to a peaceful resolution, paving the way for the Anglo-French Entente Cordiale. By focusing on the diplomatic setting, the author highlights the intricacies of international power politics and the shifting alliances of the Victorian era. This study remains an essential resource for those interested in the history of African colonization, British and French foreign policy, and the evolution of modern international relations.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

Pages: 246, Hardcover, Tradd Street Press