Isbn: 9781913368241 - contested lands: a history of the middle east since the first world war (5 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

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Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. A history of the last century of tensions in the Middle East. Until the First World War, the Ottoman Empire had dominated the Middle East for four centuries. Its collapse, coupled with the subsequent clash of European imperial policies, unleashed a surge of political feeling among the people of the Middle East as they vied for national self-determination. Over the century that followed, the region has become almost synonymous with unrest and conflict. An accessible survey of the last century, Contested Lands tells the story of what happened in the Middle East and what it means today. T. G. Fraser analyses the fault lines of the tension, including the damage brought by imperialism, the creation of the State of Israel, competition between secular rulers and emerging democratic and theocratic forces, and the rise of Arab Nationalism in the face of fraying regional alliances and the Islamic revival. Fraser offers a close look at how the events of the twenty-first centurythe tragedy of 9/11, the Arab Spring, and Syrias civil warhave combined with complex social and economic changes to transform the region. Untangling the history of the Middle East, this book offers a detailed and insightful picture of the region and why its heritage remains important today. In Contested Lands, T. G. Fraser untangles the threads of history in the Middle East and, in doing so, weaves a detailed and insightful picture of a troubled region and why its heritage remains important today. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

Hardcover. Condizione: new. Hardcover. A history of the last century of tensions in the Middle East. Until the First World War, the Ottoman Empire had dominated the Middle East for four centuries. Its collapse, coupled with the subsequent clash of European imperial policies, unleashed a surge of political feeling among the people of the Middle East as they vied for national self-determination. Over the century that followed, the region has become almost synonymous with unrest and conflict. An accessible survey of the last century, Contested Lands tells the story of what happened in the Middle East and what it means today. T. G. Fraser analyses the fault lines of the tension, including the damage brought by imperialism, the creation of the State of Israel, competition between secular rulers and emerging democratic and theocratic forces, and the rise of Arab Nationalism in the face of fraying regional alliances and the Islamic revival. Fraser offers a close look at how the events of the twenty-first centurythe tragedy of 9/11, the Arab Spring, and Syrias civil warhave combined with complex social and economic changes to transform the region. Untangling the history of the Middle East, this book offers a detailed and insightful picture of the region and why its heritage remains important today. In Contested Lands, T. G. Fraser untangles the threads of history in the Middle East and, in doing so, weaves a detailed and insightful picture of a troubled region and why its heritage remains important today. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability.…

Condizione: Wie neu. 260 S. Contested Lands: A History of the Middle East since the First World War by T.G. Fraser offers a clear and accessible historical overview of the modern Middle East, tracing the political, diplomatic and regional developments that shaped the area from the aftermath of the First World War to the contemporary era. The book covers the long chain of conflicts, alliances, mandates, independence movements, wars, diplomacy and power struggles that have made the Middle East one of the most contested and closely watched regions in the world. Fraser presents the subject in a readable but authoritative way, making this volume suitable both for students and for general readers interested in international history, politics and the roots of current affairs. Small signature line: A century of conflict, diplomacy and shifting borders definitely not light holiday reading, but very worth reading. Bibliographic details: Title: Contested Lands: A History of the Middle East since the First World War Author: T.G. Fraser ISBN: 978-1-913368-24-1 Publisher: Haus Publishing Language: English Format: Paperback Subject: Middle East history, politics, international relations Condition: Like new. The book is in very clean and well-kept condition with only minimal signs of handling. The cover is bright and presentable, the spine appears firm, and the pages look clean, fresh and free from notes, markings or stains. Overall a very nice copy with a nearly unread appearance. HC1-909-3 / 8-01384543 Sprache: Englisch Gewicht in Gramm: 1050 Gebundene Ausgabe, Maße: 13.97 cm x 2.54 cm x 21.59 cm.…