Mısır Kamuoyunda Osmanlı Algısı (1882-1914)

Abstract

This study examines perceptions of the Ottoman Empire in Egypt between the British occupation in 1882 and the onset of World War I in 1914. It focuses on the development of the Egyptian press, its influence on political orientations, and the public’s attitudes toward the Ottoman state within the broader framework of Egypt’s social and political dynamics during this period. Particular attention is given to the censorship policies applied by the British occupation authorities and the contrasting approaches to pro-Ottoman and anti-Ottoman publications. Based on an analysis of newspaper archives, the research traces the tensions between the Egyptian public’s emotional attachment to the Ottoman Empire and their aspirations for modernization and independence. The Italo-Turkish War and subsequent developments are identified as critical turning points that intensified these tensions. Furthermore, the study explores British strategies to undermine Ottoman sovereignty in Egypt and how these policies impacted the local press and public opinion. Ultimately, the transformation of Ottoman perceptions in Egypt is assessed through the political discourses of the press and the shifting attitudes of the population, shedding light on the formation of collective memory in Egyptian society.

This research aims to contribute to a deeper understanding of how perceptions of the Ottoman Empire in Egypt were shaped by historical, social, and political dynamics.