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An Archival Investigation into the Imposition of Bans and Censorship on the Works of Jurji Zaydan during the Ottoman Era
Abstract
The Lebanese-Ottoman writer, Jurji Zaydan, was criticized for prioritizing the study of Isrâiliyat in his historical works, in line with his positivist methodology. This paper analyzes the criticisms and opinions of Jurji Zaydan’s work in the Ottoman Archives. This study utilizes the qualitative research method of document analysis. Zaydan's Târîhu't-Temedduni'l-Islâmî, Fetâtu Ğassân and Târih-i Umûmî/et-Târîhu'l-Âm were banned from being published, distributed brought into the Ottoman Empire. Understanding Zaydan’s thought requires awareness of the cultural climate of the Enlightenment (Nahda) and Tanzimat reforms, Arabs populations’ attempts to negotiate increased independence, as well as the effects of nationalism, socialism and liberalism on the late Ottoman Empire. From the mid-19th century onwards, British and French colonial policies promoted scientific positivism, including theories of Social Darwinism and racialized theories of civilization. This study navigates Zaydan’s thought within the context of these colonial policies and the historical effect of social engineering on intellectuals from the Eastern Mediterranean to the Indian Subcontinent.
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Details
Primary Language
English
Subjects
Historical Studies (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Publication Date
December 30, 2024
Submission Date
October 14, 2024
Acceptance Date
December 10, 2024
Published in Issue
Year 2024 Volume: 11 Number: 2
APA
Büyükarslan, B. M. (2024). An Archival Investigation into the Imposition of Bans and Censorship on the Works of Jurji Zaydan during the Ottoman Era. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, 11(2), 224-244. https://doi.org/10.34086/rteusbe.1567285
AMA
1.Büyükarslan BM. An Archival Investigation into the Imposition of Bans and Censorship on the Works of Jurji Zaydan during the Ottoman Era. RTEÜSBD. 2024;11(2):224-244. doi:10.34086/rteusbe.1567285
Chicago
Büyükarslan, Bürhan Mustafa. 2024. “An Archival Investigation into the Imposition of Bans and Censorship on the Works of Jurji Zaydan During the Ottoman Era”. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 11 (2): 224-44. https://doi.org/10.34086/rteusbe.1567285.
EndNote
Büyükarslan BM (December 1, 2024) An Archival Investigation into the Imposition of Bans and Censorship on the Works of Jurji Zaydan during the Ottoman Era. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 11 2 224–244.
IEEE
[1]B. M. Büyükarslan, “An Archival Investigation into the Imposition of Bans and Censorship on the Works of Jurji Zaydan during the Ottoman Era”, RTEÜSBD, vol. 11, no. 2, pp. 224–244, Dec. 2024, doi: 10.34086/rteusbe.1567285.
ISNAD
Büyükarslan, Bürhan Mustafa. “An Archival Investigation into the Imposition of Bans and Censorship on the Works of Jurji Zaydan During the Ottoman Era”. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi 11/2 (December 1, 2024): 224-244. https://doi.org/10.34086/rteusbe.1567285.
JAMA
1.Büyükarslan BM. An Archival Investigation into the Imposition of Bans and Censorship on the Works of Jurji Zaydan during the Ottoman Era. RTEÜSBD. 2024;11:224–244.
MLA
Büyükarslan, Bürhan Mustafa. “An Archival Investigation into the Imposition of Bans and Censorship on the Works of Jurji Zaydan During the Ottoman Era”. Recep Tayyip Erdoğan Üniversitesi Sosyal Bilimler Dergisi, vol. 11, no. 2, Dec. 2024, pp. 224-4, doi:10.34086/rteusbe.1567285.
Vancouver
1.Bürhan Mustafa Büyükarslan. An Archival Investigation into the Imposition of Bans and Censorship on the Works of Jurji Zaydan during the Ottoman Era. RTEÜSBD. 2024 Dec. 1;11(2):224-4. doi:10.34086/rteusbe.1567285