الميجر ادورد ويليام تشارلز نوئيل ونشاطه الوظيفي في شمال العراق حتى عام 1922

Abstract

Noel is considered the most brilliant of the British figures who served in Iraq, and the one most in need of study because he entered many of the corridors of Iraqi politics and culture. His relationship with the sheikhs of the large tribes and famous families was of interest to those concerned with Iraqi history, and he wrote a lot about that in his detailed letters, which put many dots on many letters with a deep professional sense. If he does not deserve admiration for this reason or that, he deserves to be stopped at, even if only for a moment. Noel was a determined, active, and influential figure who said what he wanted and did what he wanted, especially if he enjoyed his superior's absolute trust, as was the case with Cox and, to a lesser extent, with his successor, Dowes. His task was to facilitate the implementation of specific British plans through his extensive and multifaceted relationships with Iraqi figures, both nationalist and pro-British, including intellectuals, tribal sheikhs, and others. As the High Commissioner's political officer, his position placed him in a position of close proximity to the High Commissioner and, simultaneously, in a position of closeness to the interests of his country. He would approach people, asking questions, discussing matters with them, and greeting them all, leveraging his knowledge of the local language. This facilitated many of his tasks and placed him within an environment of hopes and aspirations shared by ordinary people and leaders, most notably Sheikh Mahmud al-Hafid and his nationalistic ambitions.