A History of the Modern Middle East
William L. Cleveland,Martin Bunton
- 532 pages
- English
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A History of the Modern Middle East
William L. Cleveland,Martin Bunton
About This Book
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.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Half Title
- Endorsements
- Title
- Copyright
- Contents
- List of Illustrations
- Preface to the Seventh Edition
- Acknowledgements
- A Note About Place Names and Transliteration
- Part One The Development of Islamic Civilisation to the Eighteenth Century
- Part Two The Beginnings of the Era of Transformation
- Part Three The Struggle for Independence: The Inter-war Era to the End of World War II
- Part Four The Independent Middle East From the End of World War II to the 1970s
- Part Five The Resurgence of Islam: The Middle East From the 1970s to the 1991 Gulf War
- Part Six Challenges to the Existing Order: The Middle East in the 1990s and 2000s
- Part Seven Revolution and Counter-Revolution: The Middle East Since 2011
- List of Major Leaders
- Glossary
- Select Bibliography
- Index