Thompson, Elizabeth F.
How the West Stole - Democracy from the Arabs: - The Syrian Congress of - 1920 and the Destruction - of its Liberal - Islamic - Alliance
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781611854640
- author:
- Thompson, Elizabeth F.
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Grove Press / Atlantic Monthly Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 496
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 x 3.6 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History, Middle East, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 6 working days
Description
Elizabeth F. Thompson's book explores a pivotal moment in modern world history, when representative democracy became a political option for Arabs, and how the West denied this opportunity.
The story of the Syrian Congress of 1920 and the subsequent destruction of its Liberal-Islamic Alliance is a fascinating and complex one, shedding light on the intricate relationships between politics, religion, and power in the Middle East during a critical period.
Through her research, Thompson sheds new light on a largely overlooked chapter in modern history, revealing the ways in which Western powers influenced the course of Arab politics and the consequences of their actions.
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