Elisa Giunchi, Nicola Melis (eds), The Abolition of the Ottoman Caliphate, 1924: Debates and Implications, London, Routledge, 2024

Key Points

• The central aim is to explore the debates surrounding the abolition of the Ottoman Caliphate in 1924 and its implications for modern society.
• Literature review and critical analysis of existing works on the topic
• Discussion of various scholarly perspectives
• Examination of historical context and consequences
• Identification of key arguments for and against the abolition
• Insights into its long-term effects on Islamic governance
• Highlighting diverse scholarly interpretations of its implications