Peter Mansfield
What’s inside
Peter Mansfield’s ‘A History of the Middle East’ provides a comprehensive historical account of Middle Eastern politics, society, and economy from the Ottoman period to the 2000s.
You’ll Learn
- Understanding the historical context of current Middle Eastern issues
- Gaining insights into the influence of colonialism in the region
- Learning about the socio-economic factors shaping the Middle East
- Appreciating the complexity of regional politics and conflicts
Key Points
- The rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire
- The impact of European colonialism
- The creation and conflicts of modern nation-states
- Oil and its influence on Middle Eastern dynamics
- The Arab-Israeli conflict
- Islamic revival and its political implications
Who’s it For
- History enthusiasts
- Political science students
- Middle East scholars
- General readers interested in world history
About the author
Peter Mansfield was a renowned British journalist and historian, known for his expertise on the Middle East.