The Long Shadow: Culture and Politics in the Middle East

This is a book about politics by a historian. Though the subject matter closely resembles that of a political scientist, policy analyst or journalist, the approach and treatment reflect the perspective available only to someone versed in the long shadow of the past. Daniel Pipes, a well-known writer on Middle East issues, offers the alrger perspective so often missing. His study of the languages, religion, and cultures, supplemented by years of personal experience in the region, give this book unusual depth. more

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-02-2004; Makes some valuable points that are still valid today; This book came out fifteen years ago, but it is still worth reading now. One benefit is that we can be sure it hasn't been influenced by more recent events!Pipes points out that he writes as an historian, placing events in their larger...; read full review | report as inappropriate

5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Oct-28-2001; Wisdom; Although this excellent book came out in 1989, it remains highly relevant, for it takes an historian's view to place current events in their larger context, to successfully interpret the long shadow of the past--antique cultures steeped...; read full review | report as inappropriate

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5/5: From: Amazon; Posted: Dec-02-2004; Makes some valuable points that are still valid today; This book came out fifteen years ago, but it is still worth reading now. One benefit is that we can be sure it hasn't been influenced by more recent events!Pipes points out that he writes as an historian, placing events in their larger...; read full review | report as inappropriate