Hezbollah: A Short History | Updated and Expanded Third Edition (Princeton Studies in Muslim Politics, 69)
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Book Synopsis: Featuring a new prologue and conclusion and two new chapters on recent developments
With Hezbollah’s entry into the Lebanese government in 2009 and forceful intervention in the Syrian civil war, the potent Shi‘i political and military organization continues to play an enormous role in the Middle East. A hybrid of militia, political party, and social services and public works provider, the group is the most powerful player in Lebanon. Policymakers in the United States and Israel usually denounce Hezbollah as a dangerous terrorist organization and refuse to engage with it, yet even its adversaries need to contend with its durability and resilient popular support. Augustus Richard Norton’s incisive account stands as the most lucid, informed, and balanced analysis of Hezbollah yet written—and this expanded and fully updated third edition features a new prologue and conclusion and two new chapters largely devoted to the group’s recent activities, including its involvement in Syria. Hezbollah is a work of perennial importance and remains essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the Middle East.
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Looking to deepen your understanding of the complex dynamics of the Middle East? Look no further than "Hezbollah: A Short History", the updated and expanded third edition of this groundbreaking book. Written by Augustus Richard Norton, a renowned expert in the field and professor at Boston University, this book provides an unparalleled analysis of one of the region's most influential players – Hezbollah.
What sets this book apart is its comprehensive coverage of Hezbollah's evolution, from its militia roots to its current position as a political party, social services provider, and key player in the Lebanese government. Norton's lucid and balanced analysis challenges conventional wisdom and offers a fresh perspective on this often-misunderstood organization.
In this third edition, Norton delves deeper into Hezbollah's recent activities, including its intervention in the Syrian civil war. With a new prologue and conclusion, as well as two additional chapters, this updated version remains at the forefront of contemporary scholarship, serving as a vital resource for policymakers, academics, and anyone seeking a nuanced understanding of the Middle East.
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