Most of the modern states of the Middle East are of recent origin, yet the region is the birthplace of three religions and many civilizations. Bernard Lewis, one of the world's most respected historians of the Middle East, discusses the countries and frontiers; their religions and communities; language and loyalties to place, and Middle Eastern perceptions of outsiders. He also considers the effect of alien ideas and influences including liberalism, nationalism, fascism, socialism and democracy.
| ISBN: | 9780753808740 |
| Publication date: | 2nd December 1999 |
| Author: | Bernard Lewis |
| Publisher: | Weidenfeld & Nicolson an imprint of Orion |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Pagination: | 176 pages |
| Genres: |
Asian history Middle Eastern history |
Most of the modern states of the Middle East are of recent origin, yet the region is the birthplace of three religions and many civilizations. Bernard Lewis, one of the world's most respected historians of the Middle East, discusses the countries and frontiers; their religions and communities; language and loyalties to place, and Middle Eastern perceptions of outsiders. He also considers the effect of alien ideas and influences including liberalism, nationalism, fascism, socialism and democracy.
The Multiple Identities of the Middle East features in the following genres: Asian history, Middle Eastern history
The Multiple Identities of the Middle East is available in Paperback
The Multiple Identities of the Middle East was written by Bernard Lewis and published by Weidenfeld & Nicolson an imprint of Orion
The Multiple Identities of the Middle East has 176 pages