The Arabs A History (Heftet)

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Språk: Engelsk
Vekt: 0,523
Sider: 700
Trykket i: 2011
Illustrert: Ja
ISBN: 9780141024691
Oppdatert: 18.06.2026
Internkode: HAA74
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Eugene Rogan has written a comprehensive and authoritative history of the Arabs in the modern world. The book begins with the Ottoman conquests in the sixteenth century and traces Arab history through the age of European imperialism, the Cold War rivalry of the superpowers, and into the present era of American global dominance.

Drawing on writings and eyewitness accounts from people who lived through these turbulent periods, The Arabs presents a rich and nuanced picture of history. It brings together a wide range of voices, including politicians, intellectuals, students, men and women, poets and novelists—both well-known figures and those less remembered.

The book stands out for its wide geographical scope, covering the Arab world from North Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, as well as for its detailed exploration of modern Arab history. It examines the evolution of Arab identity from Ottoman loyalty to Arab nationalism and later Islamism.

Key themes include the tension between national independence and foreign control, the Arab-Israeli conflict and peace process, the rise of Arab nationalism under Gamal Abdel Nasser, the political and economic influence of oil, and the ongoing struggle between secular and religious values.

This is a layered, engaging, and highly informative work—an essential guide to understanding the history of the modern Arab world and the forces shaping its future.