War and Peace in the Middle East: A Concise History, Revised and Updated

War and Peace in the Middle East: A Concise History, Revised and Updated - Paperback

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War and Peace in the Middle East: A Concise History, Revised and Updated - Paperback

War and Peace in the Middle East: A Concise History, Revised and Updated - Paperback

by Avi Shlaim
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Book Overview

A succinct, accessible analysis of the politics of the Middle East

Middle Eastern politics often seem complex to the point of mysteriousness. How can Americans decipher the latest diplomatic tilt, rumor of war, or threat to oil supplies? Where will the Middle East's centuries-old quest for self-determination lead?

Avi Shlaim, Oxford professor of international relations, finds answers in a historical context that is often overlooked. With a special focus on the last half-century, he illuminates the four phases of external involvement--Ottoman, European, Superpower, and American--that have molded the political evolution of the Middle East. He assesses the past roles of Britain, France, and the former Soviet Union, clarifies how power and influence have shifted in the aftermath of the Cold War, and appraises both the recurrent myopia of the United States and the country's essential function as a mediator. Shrewd, witty, and highly readable, this book offers invaluable insights for the student and general reader about one of the most volatile subsystems of international politics.

"Remarkable...breathtaking in its scope and historical precision, this is highly recommended volume for both public and academic libraries."--Library Journal
ISBN9780140245646
Author Avi Shlaim
PublisherPenguin Publishing Group
GenreNews & politics and History
FormatPaperback
PublishedAugust 1995
LanguageENG- English
Pages160
Weight1.0 lb
Target AudienceAdults
Print SizeStandard Print

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War and Peace in the Middle East: A Concise History, Revised and Updated

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War and Peace in the Middle East: A Concise History, Revised and Updated - Paperback

By Avi Shlaim

About Avi Shlaim

Avi Shlaim is a Fellow of St. Anthony's College and a professor of international relations at the University of Oxford. He was elected a Fellow of the British Academy in 2006. His books include Lion of Jordan: The Life of King Hussein in War and Peace; War and Peace in the Middle East: A Concise History; The Iron Wall: Israel and the Arab World; and Israel and Palestine: Reappraisals, Revisions, Refutations. He lives in Oxford.

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