A History of the Modern Middle East
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A History of the Modern Middle East by William L Cleveland
An analysis of modern Middle Eastern history, from the Ottoman and Egyptian reforms, through the challenge of Western imperialism, to the American invasion of Iraq and Iran's new influence in the region. It introduces the reader to the region's history from the origins of Islam in the seventh century.
"Perhaps the greatest virtue of the book is the author's sympathetic detachment in his treatment of an ideologically charged historyAlways measured in his assessments, Cleveland avoids lionizing and vilifying whether discussing the colonial experience, the rise of nationalism, the struggle for Palestine, the influence of Nasser or the Islamic resurgence." British Journal of Middle Eastern Studies Impressive political history.... Provides a brief but useful exposition of Islam and what the faithful believe is expected of them. New York Times Book Review"
Martin Bunton is an Assistant Professor at the University of Victoria in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, where he teaches modern Middle Eastern history and the region's global history. He is the author of various works, including the fourth edition of A History of the Modern Middle East.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780813343747 |
| ISBN 10 | 0813343747 |
| Title | A History of the Modern Middle East |
| Author | William L Cleveland |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis Inc |
| Year published | 2008-11-24 |
| Number of pages | 640 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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