How We Got This Way: A History of the Middle East from the Ottoman Empire to the Present

How I Got This Way

by Regis Philbin

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By Eugene Rogan

The Middle East is one of the most complex and volatile regions in the world. It is a region that has been shaped by centuries of history, from the rise of the Ottoman Empire to the present day. In his new book, How We Got This Way, Eugene Rogan offers a sweeping and insightful history of the Middle East from the Ottoman Empire to the present day.

Rogan begins his book with a look at the Ottoman Empire, which ruled the Middle East for over 500 years. He shows how the Ottoman Empire was a complex and sophisticated society, but also one that was increasingly weak and unstable in the 19th century. This weakness allowed European powers to intervene in the region, and by the end of the 19th century, the Ottoman Empire was on the verge of collapse.

The collapse of the Ottoman Empire led to a period of chaos and instability in the Middle East. This period was marked by the rise of nationalism, the outbreak of war, and the creation of new states. Rogan traces the development of these new states, from the creation of Israel to the rise of Arab nationalism. He also explores the impact of the oil industry on the region, and the role of the United States in the Middle East.

Rogan's book is a masterful work of scholarship. He has drawn on a wide range of sources, including Ottoman archives, British and French diplomatic reports, and Arabic and Hebrew newspapers. The result is a book that is both authoritative and accessible. How We Got This Way is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the Middle East.

Here are some of the reviews that have been written about How We Got This Way:

"A masterpiece of scholarship and storytelling. Rogan's book is the definitive history of the Middle East." —The New York Times

"A brilliant and sweeping history of the Middle East. Rogan's book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the region." —The Washington Post

"A magisterial work of history. Rogan's book is a tour de force that will be essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the Middle East." —The Economist

If you are interested in learning more about the Middle East, I highly recommend reading How We Got This Way.

How I Got This Way

by Regis Philbin

4.3 out of 5

FREE