Efraim Karsh
Islamic Imperialism: A History
- ISBN 13:
- 9780300198171
- author:
- Efraim Karsh
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Yale University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2013
- Pages:
- 304
- Dimensions:
- 13.97 x 2.54 x 20.32 centimetres
- Genre:
- History of Islam, Islam, Colonialism & Imperialism, Islamic Studies, Diplomacy & International Relations, Middle Eastern History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
Islamic Imperialism: A History by Efraim Karsh explores the complex and often misunderstood history of the Middle East. From the early Arab-Islamic Empire to the Ottoman Empire, which lasted until World War I, the region's story is one of the rise and fall of universal empires and imperialist dreams. Karsh challenges conventional Western interpretations of Middle Eastern history, instead arguing that the region's experience is driven by long-existing indigenous trends and patterns of behavior. At the heart of this narrative is Islam's millenarian imperial tradition, which continues to shape Islamic and Middle Eastern politics today. The author examines the persistence of Ottoman imperialist dreams, which have outlasted World War I and continue to influence contemporary politics. The legacy of Islamic imperialism can be seen in events such as September 11, which Karsh argues is a manifestation of this long-standing tradition. This book provides a thought-provoking analysis of the complex history of the Middle East, offering insights into the region's ongoing struggles with imperialist ambitions and religious intolerance.
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