Wholesale State, Power and Politics in the Making of the Modern Middle East - Paperback

by Roger Owen (Author) Roger Owen has fully revised and updated his authoritative text to take into account the latest developments in the Middle East. This book continues to serve as an excellent introduction for newcomers to the modern history and politics of this fascinating region. This third edition continues to explore the emergence of individual Middle Eastern states since the fall of the Ottoman Empire at the end of the First World War and the key themes that have characterized the region since then. Author Biography Roger Owen is A.J. Mayer Professor of Middle East History at Harvard University and a former Director of the Center for Middle Eastern Studies, Harvard University. Number of Pages: 296 Dimensions: 0.65 x 9.16 x 6.22 IN Illustrated: Yes Publication Date: June 17, 2004