From the Ruins of Empire: A Journey Through the Past, Present, and Future of the Middle East

From the Ruins of Empire: The Intellectuals Who Remade Asia

by Pankaj Mishra

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6918 KB
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Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
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Print length	:	369 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Paperback	:	145 pages
Item Weight	:	15.7 ounces
Dimensions	:	8.5 x 0.37 x 11 inches

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The Middle East is a region of the world that has been shaped by centuries of conflict and turmoil. From the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the present day, the region has been a battleground for great powers and a source of instability and violence. In his new book, From the Ruins of Empire, historian Charles Kurzman provides a sweeping and authoritative history of the Middle East from the fall of the Ottoman Empire to the present day.

Kurzman begins his book by describing the collapse of the Ottoman Empire, which ruled over much of the Middle East for centuries. The empire's collapse led to the creation of new states, including Turkey, Iraq, Syria, and Lebanon. These new states were often weak and unstable, and they were soon subject to foreign intervention and exploitation.

In the 20th century, the Middle East became a battleground for the Cold War. The United States and the Soviet Union competed for influence in the region, and they often supported different sides in regional conflicts. The Cold War also contributed to the rise of radical Islam, which became a major force in the region.

In the 21st century, the Middle East has been plagued by war and violence. The war in Iraq, the Arab Spring, and the rise of the Islamic State have all contributed to the region's instability. Kurzman argues that the region's problems are deeply rooted in its history, and he warns that the region will continue to be a source of conflict and turmoil unless there is a fundamental change in the way it is governed.

From the Ruins of Empire is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Middle East. Kurzman's book is a sweeping and authoritative history of the region, and it provides a clear and concise analysis of the complex forces that have shaped its past, present, and future.

Praise for From the Ruins of Empire

"Kurzman's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Middle East. It is a sweeping and authoritative history of the region, and it provides a clear and concise analysis of the complex forces that have shaped its past, present, and future." - The New York Times

"Kurzman has written a brilliant and timely book. From the Ruins of Empire is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Middle East." - The Washington Post

"Kurzman's book is a masterful work of scholarship. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the Middle East." - The Los Angeles Times

From the Ruins of Empire: The Intellectuals Who Remade Asia

by Pankaj Mishra

4.4 out of 5

Language	:	English
File size	:	6918 KB
Text-to-Speech	:	Enabled
Enhanced typesetting	:	Enabled
Word Wise	:	Enabled
Print length	:	369 pages
Screen Reader	:	Supported
Paperback	:	145 pages
Item Weight	:	15.7 ounces
Dimensions	:	8.5 x 0.37 x 11 inches

FREE