
The Oxford Handbook of Contemporary Middle-Eastern and North African History critically examines the defining processes and structures of historical developments in North Africa and the Middle East over the past two centuries. The Handbook pays particular attention to countries that have leapt out of the political shadows of dominant and better-studied neighbours in the course of the unfolding uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa. These dramatic and interconnected developments have exposed the dearth of informative analysis available in surveys and textbooks, particularly on Tunisia, Libya, Yemen, Bahrain and Syria.
This volume investigates the defining historical processes and structural developments that have shaped the Middle East and North Africa over the last two centuries. Editors Amal N. Ghazal and Jens Hanssen curate a collection of scholarly contributions that address the analytical gaps in existing regional surveys. By focusing on both dominant powers and historically under-studied nations, the text provides a framework for understanding the interconnected political shifts that have defined the modern era.
What You Will Find
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Experts recognize this handbook as a significant resource for filling gaps in contemporary regional scholarship. Readers frequently note the academic density of the prose, making it a primary reference for students and researchers of modern Middle Eastern history.
Page Count:
672
Publication Date:
2020-01-01
Publisher:
Oxford University Press
ISBN-10:
0191652784
ISBN-13:
9780191652783
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