Efraim Karsh

Inari Karsh

Rejecting the view of modern Middle Eastern history as an offshoot of global power politics, the authors argue that the main impetus for the developments of the momentous long 19th century (1789–1923) came from local actors. They see a pattern of pragmatic cooperation and conflict between the Middle East and the West during the past two centuries.

The Struggle for Mastery in the Middle East, 1789–1923

Empires of the Sand

A bold interpretation of the struggle for mastery in the Middle East between 1789 and 1923--revealing a pattern of cooperation and conflict with the West during the past two centuries, rather than a "clash of civilizations." 27 halftones.

The authors "show how the Hashemites played a decisive role in shaping present Middle Eastern boundaries and in hastening the collapse of Ottoman rule."--Jacket.

Inari Karsh

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