Baghdad Dispatches: The City of Peace in World War One - Hardcover

$198.00

Baghdad Dispatches: The City of Peace in World War One - Hardcover

Name: Baghdad Dispatches: The City of Peace in World War One - Hardcover
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SKU: 9781666937824
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by Jameel Haque

$198.00

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by Jameel Haque (Author)

Framing the U.S. consulate as a central point of analysis, Baghdad Dispatches highlights the experiences of refugees, prisoners of war, and foreign nationals stranded in Ottoman Baghdad.

Jameel Haque examines the history of Ottoman Baghdad during the First World War, drawing on U.S. archival sources to explore the economic, political, and social transformations that shaped the city. It details the humanitarian efforts of Charles Brissel, the U.S. consul who worked between 1914 and 1916 to distribute aid and manage the interests of seventeen different nations. Additionally, the book investigates the challenges faced by American businesses, including Standard Oil, Singer Sewing Company, MacAndrews & Forbes, and Hills Brothers of New York, all of which struggled with wartime requisitions, loss of influence, and financial setbacks. By examining this period, Baghdad Dispatches reevaluates the extent of U.S. imperial engagement in Baghdad before the war, arguing for a more substantial American presence than has previously been recognized.

Author Biography

Jameel Haque is Professor of History at Minnesota State University, Mankato.

Number of Pages: 240

Dimensions: 0.56 x 9 x 6 IN

Publication Date: December 11, 2025

ISBN	9781666937824
Author	Jameel Haque
Publisher	Bloomsbury Academic
Genre	News & politics and History
Format	Hardcover
Published	December 2025
Language	ENG- English
Pages	240
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print