Summaries of books about Middle Eastern History:
Fractured Lands
How the Arab World Came Apart
Scott Anderson
The book presents an in-depth exploration of the complex factors that led to the upheavals and conflicts in the Middle East post-2011, through the personal narratives of six individuals from different Arab nations. It examines the historical, political, and social circumstances that contributed to the region's fragmentation and the rise of extremist groups.
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ISIS
A History
Fawaz A. Gerges
The book provides an in-depth analysis of the rise and evolution of the Islamic State, examining its ideological roots, strategic dynamics, and the socio-political contexts that facilitated its rapid expansion. It also explores the group's impact on global security and the responses of regional and international powers to the threat it poses.
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The Seventh Million
The Israelis and the Holocaust
Tom Segev
The book delves into the complex relationship between the state of Israel and the Holocaust, examining how the tragedy's memory has shaped Israeli society, politics, and identity. It explores the impact on survivors who immigrated to Israel, the nation's evolving attitude towards the Holocaust over decades, and the political uses of its memory.
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