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The Poisoned Well: Empire and Its Legacy in the Middle East
The Poisoned Well: Empire and Its Legacy in the Middle East
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Roger Hardy unearths an imperial history stretching from North Africa to southern Arabia that sowed the seeds of future conflict and poisoned relations between the Middle East and the West. Drawing on a rich cast of eye-witnesses - ranging from nationalists and colonial administrators to soldiers, spies, and courtesans - The Poisoned Well brings to life the making of the modern Middle East, highlighting the great dramas of decolonisation such as the end of the Palestine mandate, the Suez crisis, the Algerian war of independence, and the retreat from Aden.
Concise and beautifully written, The Poisoned Well offers a thought-provoking and insightful story of the colonial legacy in the Middle East.
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Explores colonial history shaping Middle East conflicts.
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Who is this book for?
If you're interested in understanding the complex roots of current Middle East issues, this book offers a compelling and detailed narrative. Roger Hardy presents history through the voices of those who experienced it, making the past feel alive and relevant. It's a thought-provoking read that helps piece together how colonial legacies continue to influence the present.