vii, 553 p., [24] p. of plates : ill. (some col.), map ; 25 cm
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (p. 503-531) and index
Contents
From Cairo to Istanbul -- The Arab challenge to Ottoman rule -- The Egyptian empire of Muhammad 'Ali -- The perils of reform -- The first wave of colonialism : North Africa -- Divide and rule : World War I and the postwar settlement -- The Briti
Summary
Presents an authoritative account of five centuries of Arab history from the Ottoman conquests to the present while explaining that American policies are compromising the region's ability to protect its own interests