THE HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST FROM WORLD WAR I TO THE PRESENT

What happened? Why? How did we reach the current situation? In a thorough and well-written overview, T. G. Fraser narrates the history of the Middle East in clear language, focusing on the ongoing conflicts and the role of foreign powers.

In this context, he analyzes the devastating legacies of imperialism, the establishment of the state of Israel, the rise and fall of Arab nationalism amid regional alliances and Islamic revival. As he reaches the tragedy of September 11, the Arab Spring, the Syrian civil war, and the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, he unravels the threads of history and not only skillfully composes the picture of this troubled region but also reveals the central position it holds in the global arena.

As the Middle East enters the second quarter of the 21st century, many issues from World War I remain unresolved, and the consequences of decisions made during and immediately after the war are visible over a century later. There lies the origin of later instability in Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, as well as the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, which has emerged as the region’s greatest dispute.

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A gripping narration of the most significant historical developments in the Middle East since World War I. Oxford Middle East Review

A thoroughly documented overview. Ruth Henig, author