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Book Synopsis: How the conflict between political Islamists and secular-leaning nationalists has shaped the history of the modern Middle East.
In 2013, just two years after the popular overthrow of Hosni Mubarak, the Egyptian military ousted the country's first democratically elected president-Mohamed Morsi of the Muslim Brotherhood-and subsequently led a brutal repression of the Islamist group. These bloody events echoed an older political rift in Egypt and the Middle East: the splitting of nationalists and Islamists during the rule of Egyptian president and Arab nationalist leader Gamal Abdel Nasser. In Making the Arab World, Fawaz Gerges, one of the world's leading authorities on the Middle East, tells how the clash between pan-Arab nationalism and pan-Islamism has shaped the history of the region from the 1920s to the present.
Gerges tells this story through an unprecedented dual biography of Nasser and another of the twentieth-century Arab world's most influential figures-Sayyid Qutb, a leading member of the Muslim Brotherhood and the father of many branches of radical political Islam. Their deeply intertwined lives embody and dramatize the divide between Arabism and Islamism. Yet, as Gerges shows, beyond the ideological and existential rhetoric, this is a struggle over the state, its role, and its power.
Based on a decade of research, including in-depth interviews with many leading figures in the story, Making the Arab World is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the roots of the turmoil engulfing the Middle East, from civil wars to the rise of Al-Qaeda and ISIS.
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Are you fascinated by the history of the Middle East? Dive into the captivating world of politics and religion with "Making the Arab World: Nasser, Qutb, and the Clash That Shaped the Middle East." This groundbreaking book by Fawaz Gerges offers a fresh perspective on the conflict between political Islamists and secular-leaning nationalists that has so profoundly influenced the region's history. Gain valuable insights into the deep-rooted divide between pan-Arab nationalism and pan-Islamism, and how these ideologies have shaped the Middle East from the 1920s to the present.
Immerse yourself in Gerges' dual biography approach, which focuses on the lives of two influential figures who exemplify this ideological clash. Explore the political journey of Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser, a prominent Arab nationalist leader, and Sayyid Qutb, a leading member of the Muslim Brotherhood who played a crucial role in the development of radical political Islam. Uncover the intertwined lives of these two figures and their struggle for power, as they personify the battle over the state's role in the Arab world.
Through meticulous research, including extensive interviews with key figures, Gerges presents a compelling narrative that sheds light on the roots of the current turmoil in the Middle East. From the historic split between nationalists and Islamists to civil wars, the rise of Al-Qaeda, and the emergence of ISIS, "Making the Arab World" offers a comprehensive understanding of the region's complex dynamics. Whether you're an avid history buff or simply seeking a deeper knowledge of the Middle East, this book is an indispensable resource.
Don't miss out on this must-read book that unpacks the fascinating clash between political Islamists and secular-leaning nationalists. "Making the Arab World: Nasser, Qutb, and the Clash That Shaped the Middle East" is your window into understanding the past and present turmoil in the region. Get your copy today and embark on an enlightening journey that will reshape your understanding of the Middle East. Click here to order now!
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