Power, Faith, and Fantasy: America in the Middle East, 1776 to the Present
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| Rating | : | 4.59 (851 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B000QJMAM6 |
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| Number of Pages | : | 540 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-06-16 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Somewhat Contrived" according to C. F Fulbright. I like Michael Oren's book about the 1967 war, and like him in general. Nevertheless, I found this book somewhat contrived. Among other things, Oren claims that the need for the fledging United States to build a navy to defend against the Barbary Pirates was the impetus for the Constitution, and there is a lengthy section on Lawrence Arabia, even though the only connection to America is that Lowell Thomas wrote a book about it. After his detailed review of the war against the pirates, little happens other than an endless litany of Christian m. Comprehensive Erik A full comprehensive, and very interesting account that truly brings the current IS involvement in the Middle East in perspective. Long, sometimes too long in certain discussions, not necessarily always an easy read. But definitely recommended for anyone who wants a good understanding of this often convoluted history and fractured relationship between the US and Middle Eastern societies.. "A history of the founding of Israel and American headaches" according to K. Moody. Power, Faith, and Fantasy is a strong A history of the founding of Israel and American headaches K. Moody Power, Faith, and Fantasy is a strong 4, weak 5 star book. Oren does an excellent job going over the history and bringing events together in a natural way, but Oren really centers his efforts on the founding of Israel and the frustrations of American presidents after that founding in balancing the, often contradictory, interests of oil, fighting the Commies, defense of Israel, and still promoting democracy and human rights in the region (usually in that order).What I found most interesting was the extent of American travels in the region and . , weak 5 star book. Oren does an excellent job going over the history and bringing events together in a natural way, but Oren really centers his efforts on the founding of Israel and the frustrations of American presidents after that founding in balancing the, often contradictory, interests of oil, fighting the Commies, defense of Israel, and still promoting democracy and human rights in the region (usually in that order).What I found most interesting was the extent of American travels in the region and
"This is a wonderfully rich and thought-provoking history." -Library Journal Starred Review. This is the first comprehensive history of America's involvement in the Middle East from George Washington to George W. Bush. Drawing on thousands of government documents and personal letters, this book reconstructs the diverse and remarkable ways in which Americans have interacted with this alluring yet often hostile land stretching from Morocco to Iran and from the Persian Gulf to the Bosporus. For well over two centuries, American statesmen, merchants, and missionaries, both men and women, have had a profound impact on the shaping of this crucial region. From the first cannonballs fired by American warships at North African pirates to the conquest of Falluja by the Marines, and from the early American explorers who probed the sources of the Nile to the diplomats who strove for Arab-Israeli peace, the United States has been dramatically involved in the Middle East. Yet their story has never been told-until now. Covering over 230 years of history, Power, Faith, and Fantasy is an indispensable work for anyone interested in understanding the roots of America's Middle East involvement today
From Publishers Weekly Following up his acclaimed study of the Six-Day War, historian Oren analyzes America's 200-plus–year involvement in the Middle East, from battling Barbary pirates to toppling Saddam Hussein. His almost brusque masculine swagger is highly appropriate for Oren's tale of American misadventure in the Middle East, compounded in equal parts of the three titular components. Dietz, one of AudioFile magazine's Best Voices of the Century, with a measured, leisurely reading style, turns in another solid performance. Dietz comes from the classic school of readers, sounding like an action movie–trailer narrator in a more contemplative mood. 20, 2006). . All rights reserved. Available as a Norton hardco