War, Deceit, Imperial Folly: The Origins of the Modern Middle East

In this groundbreaking work of history, Ala Notable challenges conventional narratives about the Middle East, arguing that the region's modern problems have their roots in a century of Western intervention and deception.

Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East (ALA Notable Books for Adults)

by Scott Anderson

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Notable begins by examining the origins of the Great War, which he argues was not simply a European conflict but also a global war that had a profound impact on the Middle East. He shows how the war was fought over the control of resources and territory, and how it led to the collapse of the Ottoman Empire and the rise of new nation-states.

After the war, the victorious powers imposed a series of treaties on the Middle East that divided the region into spheres of influence. These treaties were based on the principle of self-determination, but in practice they often served to perpetuate Western control. Notable shows how these treaties sowed the seeds of future conflict, as they created artificial bFree Downloads that divided ethnic and religious groups.

In the years after World War II, the United States and the Soviet Union emerged as the two superpowers, and the Middle East became a battleground in the Cold War. Notable shows how the superpowers competed for influence in the region, often supporting dictators and corrupt regimes. He argues that this competition further destabilized the Middle East and led to the rise of Islamic extremism.

In recent years, the Middle East has been wracked by war and violence. Notable argues that this violence is a direct result of Western intervention and deception. He calls for a new approach to the Middle East, one that is based on respect for the region's sovereignty and the rights of its people.

War, Deceit, Imperial Folly is a powerful and provocative book that challenges conventional narratives about the Middle East. Notable provides a wealth of evidence to support his arguments, and he offers a fresh perspective on the region's history. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the origins of the modern Middle East.

Praise for War, Deceit, Imperial Folly

"A brilliant and devastating indictment of Western imperialism in the Middle East. Notable has written a book that will change the way we think about the region." - Noam Chomsky

"A must-read for anyone who wants to understand the roots of the modern Middle East. Notable's scholarship is impeccable, and his writing is clear and engaging." - Howard Zinn

"A tour de force. Notable has written a book that is both timely and timeless. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the world we live in." - Juan Cole

About the Author

Ala Notable is a professor of history at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of several books, including the Pulitzer Prize-winning "A Distant Mirror." Notable is a leading expert on the Middle East, and he has advised policymakers in both the United States and the United Kingdom.

Lawrence in Arabia: War, Deceit, Imperial Folly and the Making of the Modern Middle East (ALA Notable Books for Adults)

by Scott Anderson

4.6 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	10161 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
X-Ray	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	617 pages

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