Kingmakers: The Invention of the Modern Middle EastA brilliant narrative history tracing today’s troubles back to the grandiose imperial overreach of Great Britain and the United States. Kingmakers is the gripping story of how the modern Middle East came to be, as told through the lives of the Britons and Americans who shaped it. Some are famous (Lawrence of Arabia and Gertrude Bell); others infamous (Harry St. John Philby, father of Kim); some forgotten (Sir Mark Sykes, Israel’s godfather, and A. T. Wilson, the territorial creator of Iraq). All helped enthrone rulers in a region whose very name is an Anglo-American invention. The aim of this engrossing character-driven narrative is to restore to life the colorful figures who gave us the Middle East in which Americans are enmeshed today. |
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Рецензія користувача - busterrll - LibraryThingfascinating reading A history of the the wheelings and dealing done in the Middle East. Well researched and written. Favorite quote "Never had so few lost so much so stupidly and so fast." Second favorite quote paraphrased "They are only a minority, who cares" Читати огляд повністю
KINGMAKERS: The Invention of the Modern Middle East
Рецензія користувача - KirkusSuccinct overview of 12 people who have exerted significant influence on the fortunes of the Middle East since England invaded Egypt in 1882.World Policy Journal editor emeritus Meyer and former CBS ... Читати огляд повністю
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Kingmakers: The Invention of the Modern Middle East Karl Ernest Meyer,Shareen Blair Brysac Обмежений попередній перегляд - 2008 |
Kingmakers: The Invention of the Modern Middle East Shareen Blair Brysac,Karl E. Meyer Попередній перегляд недоступний - 2009 |
Kingmakers: The Invention of the Modern Middle East Shareen Blair Brysac,Karl E. Meyer Попередній перегляд недоступний - 2009 |
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| Назва | Kingmakers: The Invention of the Modern Middle East |
| Автори | Shareen Blair Brysac, Karl E. Meyer |
| Видавець | W. W. Norton & Company, 2009 |
| ISBN | 0393342433, 9780393342437 |
| Обсяг | 528 стор. |
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