A History of the Modern Middle East

"A History of the Modern Middle East" er en gennemgribende gennemgang af regionen, der strækker sig fra 1300-tallet og store imperier såsom Osmannerriget og Safavideriget, til nutidens mange demonstrationer og omvæltninger. Lærebogen fokuserer på Tyrkiet, Iran, de arabiske lande i Mellemøsten samt områder såsom Balkanhalvøen, der typisk udelades i skildringer af Mellemøstens historie. Derudover præsenterer bogen Vestens omskiftelige roller i regionen, for derefter at diskutere Vestens indflydelse på regionens kulturelle og politiske udvikling i en større kontekst. "A History of the Modern Middle East" highlighter regionens kompleksitet og store variation for at modbevise forsimplinger og forudindtagelser af hvad det moderne Mellemøsten virkelig er.

"A History of the Modern Middle East" er en gennemgribende gennemgang af regionen, der strækker sig fra 1300-tallet og store imperier såsom Osmannerriget og Safavideriget, til nutidens mange demonstrationer og omvæltninger. Lærebogen fokuserer på Tyrkiet, Iran, de arabiske lande i Mellemøsten samt områder såsom Balkanhalvøen, der typisk udelades i skildringer af Mellemøstens historie. Derudover præsenterer bogen Vestens omskiftelige roller i regionen, for derefter at diskutere Vestens indflydelse på regionens kulturelle og politiske udvikling i en større kontekst. "A History of the Modern Middle East" highlighter regionens kompleksitet og store variation for at modbevise forsimplinger og forudindtagelser af hvad det moderne Mellemøsten virkelig er.

A History of the Modern Middle East examines the profound and often dramatic transformations of the region in the past two centuries, from the Ottoman and Egyptian reforms, through the challenge of Western imperialism, to the impact of US foreign policies. Built around a framework of political history, while also carefully integrating social, cultural, and economic developments, this expertly crafted account provides readers with the most comprehensive, balanced, and penetrating analysis of the modern Middle East. The seventh edition has been substantially revised to reflect the significance of the 2011 Arab Uprisings as a major turning point in the modern history of the region. A new chapter considers how regional powers, especially in the Gulf, are now asserting themselves more forcefully, seeking to push their own interests while Russia and China contest America’s position. Including an annotated and updated bibliography that offers guidance to readers seeking more in-depth information and incorporating an online companion website featuring quizzes, timelines, and instructor resources, A History of the Modern Middle East remains the quintessential text for courses on Middle Eastern history.

A History of the Modern Middle East examines the profound and often dramatic transformations of the region in the past two centuries, from the Ottoman and Egyptian reforms, through the challenge of Western imperialism, to the impact of US foreign policies. Built around a framework of political history, while also carefully integrating social, cultural, and economic developments, this expertly crafted account provides readers with the most comprehensive, balanced, and penetrating analysis of the modern Middle East. The seventh edition has been substantially revised to reflect the significance of the 2011 Arab Uprisings as a major turning point in the modern history of the region. A new chapter considers how regional powers, especially in the Gulf, are now asserting themselves more forcefully, seeking to push their own interests while Russia and China contest America’s position. Including an annotated and updated bibliography that offers guidance to readers seeking more in-depth information and incorporating an online companion website featuring quizzes, timelines, and instructor resources, A History of the Modern Middle East remains the quintessential text for courses on Middle Eastern history.