The holy war "made in Germany"

"The Holy War 'Made in Germany'" by Dr. C. Snouck Hurgronje is an examination of the declaration of "Holy War" and its consequences for early 20th-century Islamic nations. The story carefully considers how declaring a "Holy War" interacts with the dynamics of modern government, primarily within the Ottoman Empire during World War I. The book pays close attention to the changing ideas about jihad within Islamic thought, as well as the clever political strategies of the Turkish government, which was trying to counter European colonialism. Hurgronje navigates the history and legal structures of jihad with the realities of modern politics to give the reader a framework for understanding. The story then looks closely at Islamic governance and gives a detailed account of the Caliphate’s lessening power. Then, the story looks at Turkish involvement in World War I alongside Germany. The author provides insights into the social and political forces at play within the Muslim community and how Western powers affected Islamic states to capture the struggle between religious views and modern statehood. The book illustrates the difficulties Islamic societies faced in preserving their identity in the face of external pressures.