Elite-formation Under Colonial Rule: Capable Administrators or Loyal Servants? A General Survey of Colonial Rule in Muslim Countries Paperback - January 1, 2008

by Abdullah al-Ahsan (Author)

Elite-Formation Under Colonial Rule: Capable Administrators or Loyal Servants? A General Survey of Colonial Rule in Muslim Countries by Abdullah al-Ahsan critically examines how colonial powers in Muslim countries developed local administrative elites. Al-Ahsan explores whether these elites were trained as effective leaders or primarily as loyal servants to the colonial regime. The book analyzes the long-term impacts of colonial strategies on governance, social structures, and post-colonial state-building. By surveying various Muslim countries, al-Ahsan sheds light on the complexities of colonial influence, providing valuable insights into the historical processes that shaped contemporary political landscapes in the Muslim world.