Britain and Morocco During the Embassy of John Drummond Hay [Hardcover]

This translation provides fascinating insights into a critical period in Moroccan history and Moroccan-British relations during the nineteenth century. Using the life and work of the British representative in Tangier, John Drummond Hay, an individual who personally experienced the relations between the two countries and contributed directly to them for a period of almost half a century, the author observes the nature of these relations and the interwoven threads which governed and directed them.General Introduction  1. The Legal Framework for Anglo-Moroccan Relations  2. Britain's Attitude to Spanish Ambitions in Northern Morocco (1859-1862)  3. Commercial Transactions between Britain and Morocco  4. British Policy on Consular Protection and the Issue of Moroccan Jews (1856-1886)  5. The Makhzan Reforms Attempted Under British Supervision  Conclusion: The Waning of British Influence in MoroccoFocusing on the life and work of the British representative in Tangier, John Drummond Hay, this book provides fascinating insights into a critical period in Moroccan history and Moroccan-British relations during the nineteenth-century.Britain and the Problematic Reforms in Morocco (1886-1904) (2003)

Britains relationship with Morocco in the middle of the nineteenth century can best be described as both tense and complex. After imposing a treaty with the Sultan by force, interfering with Moroccos 1859 war with Spain, ensuring lack of equity in trade, and foiling attempts at development and reform could have made the two countries, in essence, enemies. Yet although there were conflicts, the two countries continued diplomatic relations is some form during the period. Ben-Srhir (history, Hassan II U.) makes the ambassadorship of Hay the spine of his analysis, detailing the concerted effort by European nations to undermine Moroccos authority and sovereignty. He describes the historical deló%