REVIEWS:
“The most scholarly and thorough work of diplomatic history I have ever read.”
A.J.P.Taylor, The Times Literary Supplement
“Splendid piece of historical scholarship...remarkable insights, not only into great power
relations, but also into nineteenth century Moroccan society.”
Trevor Taylor, The Middle East
“...diplomatic history on a grand scale... a distinct pleasure to read.”
The Economist
“Only now, thanks to Parsons’ monumental work, can we begin to understand the
real complexity and significance of the question.”
Douglas Johnson, New Society
“An example of historical scholarship at its grandest.”
Geoffrey Best, British Book News
“Beautifully written...a long, clear and satisfying account which is unlikely
to be bettered.”
Michael Brett, The Maghreb Review
“Dr. Parsons’ exhaustive and lucidly written survey...is masterly throughout.”
Andrew Boyle, History Today
“Parson’s volume is an essential reference for historians who require a factual
grounding for more theoretical explorations of the era... his careful tracing of the conjuncture of European interests
that fostered Morocco’s centrality to Great Power politics is masterly.”
Amira K. Bennison (Univ. of Cambridge) The Times Literary Supplement,
5 April 2013
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