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Best books to learn The modern Middle East, in order
Middle East coverage assumes context most readers were never given. A good path supplies it in order: the post-Ottoman making of the modern map first, then the major fault lines — Israel and Palestine, Iran and the Gulf — told from more than one side. History before headlines, always.
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Understand the modern Middle East
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Frequently asked questions
- How should I approach learning the modern middle east?
- Middle East coverage assumes context most readers were never given. A good path supplies it in order: the post-Ottoman making of the modern map first, then the major fault lines — Israel and Palestine, Iran and the Gulf — told from more than one side. History before headlines, always.
- What's a good book to start the modern middle east with?
- A strong starting point is The Shia Revival by Vali Nasr. The ordered reading paths above show exactly where it fits and what to read next.
- What should I read after the modern middle east?
- Once you have the fundamentals, explore closely related subjects like Geopolitics, World religions, History.