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What Went Wrong?:  Western Impact and Middle Eastern Response
What Went Wrong Western Impact and Middle Eastern Response
Author: Bernard Lewis
Why did the most advanced civilization in the world lose its power and fall under the domination of others? — This book examines how Middle Easterners responded to Western challenges in war, technology, sciences, religion, gender relations and other areas between the 18th and 20th centuries. — It reviews the different ways in which the question of...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780965444330
ISBN-10: 0965444333
Publication Date: 1/1/2002
Pages: 180
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2.9 stars, based on 4 ratings
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette, Audio CD
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This book explains how the U.S. arrived at the current situation with Iran Iraq and the Muslims world. Lewis knows his stuff.
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Received this book from the book of the month club.Never read,
Never touched,looks interesting not my style.
The eclipse of the Middle East in the last three centuries and how the aftermath is felt to this day.
"A compelling book.One of our most distinguished historians throws a floodlight on that cruel divide between the West and the societies of Islam.Learned and urgent at the same time" - GEORGE P. SHULZ


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