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This book examines the historiography of the Middle East and the consequent silences or omissions. It provides a collection of important histories from the modern era, particularly relating to the break-up of the Ottoman Empire, to give a fuller account of the society, culture and politics of the period.
The definitive history of the Middle East, now updated in its fifth edition 'The best overall survey of the politics, regional rivalries and economics of the contemporary Arab world' Washington Post Over the centuries the Middle East has confounded the dreams of conquerors and peacemakers alike. This now-classic book follows the historic struggles of the region over the last two hundred years, from Napoleon's assault on Egypt, through the slow decline and fall of the Ottoman Empire, to the painful emergence of modern nations. It is now fully updated with extensive new material examining recent developments including the aftermaths of the 'Arab Spring', the continuing Arab-Israeli conflict and the Syrian and Yemeni civil wars. 'An excellent political overview' Guardian
Author : Ramsay Dass Publisher : Second Time Media & Comm Page : 332 pages File Size : 25,75 MB Release : 2008-10 Category : Religion ISBN : 9780981516295
This is the untold story of a heroic, courageous people who refused to be disenfranchised or extinct while facing state and personal perils, genocide, persecution, bigotry, forced immigration, and hatred. Their survival until now is an unparalleled epic in chapters of humankind. The untold story of over thirty million indigenous Middle Eastern people, over six million Middle East Christian Americans in the United States, and millions of others in diaspora that have been ignored by Western governments, denied basic human rights by many Middle East governments, and tormented by the rise of religious fanaticism. The untold story of those whose aspirations their counterparts have tried to suppress, whose identity they have tried to ignore, and whose contributions to humanity they have tried to minimize.The untold story of those whose ancestors were the cradle of civilization. They built the Pyramids, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon, the Tower of Nimrod, Hammurabi's Code, and ancient empires. They have advanced science, medicine, art, and astrology and have contributed to the Muslim and Arab world civilizations and the world at-large until today. The untold story of those who were the earliest believers in Christianity through the early Apostles, where their Aramaic language was spoken by Jesus Christ. They never wavered, and they spread their Christianity east to China and west to Rome.This is the untold story of the heritage, religion, and history of the Arab Christians, Armenians, Assyrians, Chaldeans, Coptics, Maronites, Melkites, Syriacs, and others since the dawn of civilization. This untold story is a cry in the wilderness for those who believe in human dignity, freedom and sanctuary of religion, and peace and prosperity in the Middle East to act now. What is the Middle East without Christianity and the Holy Land without Christians?
Just like people around the world have done for generations, Arab people from the Middle East and North African (MENA) region have immigrated to various nations around the world. A number of ‘push’ factors account for why groups have left their homeland and ‘pulled’ to another nation to settle. The history and patterns of Arab migration out of the MENA illustrates the wide array of reasons for these patterns, primarily illustrating that mass emigration and settlement are highly linked to a number of factors, including social, political, economic, familial climates of each nation-state and its policies. If it is one takeaway that this edited volume brings to light, it is that the Arab MENA does not only include a diverse population within each nation-state it also illustrates the ways in which their settlement in new nations have contributed to their own identity development patterns, their communities, and that of their new nation-state. This book celebrates the achievements and acknowledges the challenges of the new communities that Arabs have built around the world. It shows examples of societies that have embraced the Arab diaspora as well as examples of sidelining these communities. These examples come from a number of subject areas, from music to international affairs. The examples are both contemporary and historical, authored by individuals with a diverse set of disciplinary lenses and professional training. This book is meant to fill a gap in the literature as it expands on the understanding of Arab communities to inform and inspire a more nuanced, inclusive approach to the study of the Arab diaspora. It does so by revealing untold stories that challenge stereotypes to push for more inclusive media representation of Arab identity and its development in various regions of the world.
A New York Times Notable Book of 2020 “[A] sweeping and authoritative history" (The New York Times Book Review), Black Wave is an unprecedented and ambitious examination of how the modern Middle East unraveled and why it started with the pivotal year of 1979. Kim Ghattas seamlessly weaves together history, geopolitics, and culture to deliver a gripping read of the largely unexplored story of the rivalry between between Saudi Arabia and Iran, born from the sparks of the 1979 Iranian revolution and fueled by American policy. With vivid story-telling, extensive historical research and on-the-ground reporting, Ghattas dispels accepted truths about a region she calls home. She explores how Sunni Saudi Arabia and Shia Iran, once allies and twin pillars of US strategy in the region, became mortal enemies after 1979. She shows how they used and distorted religion in a competition that went well beyond geopolitics. Feeding intolerance, suppressing cultural expression, and encouraging sectarian violence from Egypt to Pakistan, the war for cultural supremacy led to Iran’s fatwa against author Salman Rushdie, the assassination of countless intellectuals, the birth of groups like Hezbollah in Lebanon, the September 11th terrorist attacks, and the rise of ISIS. Ghattas introduces us to a riveting cast of characters whose lives were upended by the geopolitical drama over four decades: from the Pakistani television anchor who defied her country’s dictator, to the Egyptian novelist thrown in jail for indecent writings all the way to the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi in the Saudi consulate in Istanbul in 2018. Black Wave is both an intimate and sweeping history of the region and will significantly alter perceptions of the Middle East.
At the age of only 36, Sir Mark Sykes was signatory to the Sykes-Picot agreement, one of the most reviled treaties of modern times. A century later, Christopher Sykes’ lively biography of his grandfather reassesses his life and work, and the political instability and violence in the Middle East attributed to it.
This book showcases IBB's mission to empower people in the Middle East by supporting local talent and impactful projects, bypassing traditional bureaucratic hurdles. Drawing on economist Tyler Cowen's emergent ventures theory, the Innovation Hub nurtures grassroots ingenuity and resilience in communities facing adversity. Discover over 200 projects, from secret schools for girls in Kabul to tech training for unemployed youth in Lebanon. These stories highlight the transformative power of trust and resources placed into the hands of people, offering a blueprint for development with dignity and social change.
The Routledge Handbook of the History of the Middle East Mandates provides an overview of the social, political, economic, and cultural histories of the Middle East in the decades between the end of the First World War and the late 1940s, when Britain and France abandoned their Mandates. It also situates the history of the Mandates in their wider imperial, international and global contexts, incorporating them into broader narratives of the interwar decades. In 27 thematically organised chapters, the volume looks at various aspects of the Mandates such as: The impact of the First World War and the development of a new state system The impact of the League of Nations and international governance Differing historical perspectives on the impact of the Mandates system Techniques and practices of government The political, social, economic and cultural experiences of the people living in and connected to the Mandates. This book provides the reader with a guide to both the history of the Middle East Mandates and their complex relation with the broader structures of imperial and international life. It will be a valuable resource for all scholars of this period of Middle Eastern and world history.