CFP: Between self-determination and self-glorification – on treaties, alliances and law of peoples: Relations between the Ottoman Empire and the German-speaking Central Europe in Nineteenth century

Deadline to Apply: June 15, 2019

Scientific works on the blossoming political, cultural and economic relations between the Ottoman Empire and Germany or between the Ottoman Empire and Austria, in 19th Century, focus on specific themes such as the efforts of Metternich to reconstruct the old system of  Europe, Bismarck's Gleichgewichtspolitik(Balance of Power), the World Politics of Wilhelm II. and finally the brotherhood in arms in World War One. Similarly, the frequently discussed questions and themes are German military missions in the Ottoman Empire or the Bagdad Railway. However, the relations between the Ottoman Empire and Switzerland, various issues related to the inter-state, inter-cultural and inter-personal relations between the two culture spaces are among the understudied topics.

This call is designed for those papers which discuss specific themes that are hitherto understudied. We would be happy to accept submissions that discuss the relations between the Ottoman Empire and Germany, Austria and Switzerland and the effects of these relations on other nationalities and countries in Central Europe. The goal of our edited book is to discuss the relations between the Ottoman Empire and the German-speaking countries in an overall perspective. Papers related to the study of international treaties, agreements or conventions, as well as historical figures whose role and function within these relations is not mentioned enough, are particularly welcomed.

The following are some themes that may be taken into consideration: The Geneva Convention and the Ottoman Empire; the Red Cross and the question about the use of the crescent; civil right issues concerning the Austrian citizens in Moldavia and Wallachia living both under Ottoman suzerainity and Russian protectorate, national movements and revolutionaries and their effects on the interstate relations.

The edited book will be published in German Language. A Turkish translation of the publication is planned afterwards. Please send your abstracts with a short CV to the following adress: sb.vbv2019@gmail.com

Best regards

a.o.Univ.Prof. (iR.) Dr. Karl Vocelka

Dr. Çiğdem Dumanlı

Deadlines:

Deadline for Abstract submission: 15 June 2019 (max. 300 words)

Deadline for Information on selected contributions: 30 June 2019

Deadline for sending full and printable papers: 31 October 2019 (Times New Roman, Font Size 11, max. 20 pages incl. Bibliography).