The history of education in Iraq during the Ottoman era 1638-1917

Reviewed by: Alia Abdul Razzaq Al-Hilali The author made exceptional efforts in tracing the history of education in Iraq from the Ottoman era until the period of the British Mandate, that sensitive and critical foundational stage in building the modern Iraqi state. After this study, he came out with extensive information, including many rare incidents and pictures. Interesting information, documented information, and unique news about education at that time, with the help of those with knowledge and knowledge who completed their studies at the end of that era through direct meetings or correspondence, given the importance of the topic and the scarcity of research sources on it. Today we are in dire need of a comprehensive review of the history of education in Iraq and the stages it has gone through. And decisive transitions in light of the current sensitive moment in which education suffers from the grave challenges of the era, as it is in no way possible to understand our present reality and look towards the future without contemplating the cultural foundations and scientific rules that have been proven for education in past times and considering their circumstances. It is an immortal book of the history of Mesopotamia with three volumes, the total of which exceeds a thousand pages, presented by Al-Rafidain to its esteemed readers.