The Elusive Peace (Routledge Revivals): The Middle East in the Twentieth CenturyThe Elusive Peace, first published in 1979, highlights the crucial developments in the Middle East during the twentieth century: the coming of nationalism, the struggle for independence, the effects of the Cold War and the four ‘hot wars’ in the Middle East. The numerous attempts to solve the conflicts, and the ultimate failure of such attempts, are discussed with particular reference to the war in Lebanon, and its relation to larger conflicts. As an American emissary during the Kennedy, Johnston and Nixon years, William Polk is unique in his ability to assess the key personalities and provide thorough analysis, considering Sadat and Begin, and the American policies of Dulles and Kissinger. This is a fascinating and inclusive study which provides essential background to the on-going turmoil in the Middle East. |
Contents
The Rise of Nationalism | |
The Struggle for Independence | |
The Growth of Capacity | |
The Cold | |
American Diplomacy | |
Lebanon and Palestine | |
Potential for the Future | |
Conclusion | |
Treaty of Peace between the State of Israel and the Arab Republic | |
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The Elusive Peace (Routledge Revivals): The Middle East in the Twentieth Century William R. Polk No preview available - 2014 |
The Elusive Peace (Routledge Revivals): The Middle East in the Twentieth Century William R. Polk No preview available - 2013 |