The Arab Uprisings: The People Want the Fall of the Regime by Jeremy Bowen (Engl

Description: The Arab Uprisings by Jeremy Bowen Synopsis coming soon....... FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description Former BBC Middle East correspondent, Jeremy Bowen was on the ground for them as revolutions swept through the region. Realising this as a game-changing moment in the history of the Middle East, The Arab Uprisings captures the thoughts and feelings of the people involved as the events unfolded, putting these revolutions in their political context, and using them as a prism through which to understand the broader history and landscape of the Middle East. The book looks at the world the demonstrators rejected and its Arab dictators. The author examines brutal police states, tribal loyalty and foreign help. The Wests response and Israels too, forms part of the narrative. This is an urgent and authoritative account of the seismic political changes that rocked the Middle East, from one of the foremost reporters of our time. Notes A penetrating and on-the-ground account of the recent turmoil and uprisings in the Middle East and North Africa. Captures the thoughts and feelings of the people involved as the events unfolded, putting these revolutions in their political context and using them as a prism through which to understand the broader history and landscape of the Middle East. Back Cover Analyses the underlying web of political and confessional faultlines TLS For many living in the Arab world, change felt like a distant dream. But the desperate act of a young Tunisian man in October 2010 would be the touchpaper that united people in anger and frustration and sparked a series of extraordinary events that would change the lives of millions, the impact of which is still being played out today. Award-winning journalist Jeremy Bowen has been the BBCs Middle East Editor since 2005 and was on the ground for them as revolution swept through the region. Recognising this as a game-changing moment in the history of the Middle East, through the thoughts and feelings of the people involved, The Arab Uprisings captures the violent foment of those heady days and follows the story as it has evolved over the months. This is an urgent and authoritative account, told by one of the foremost reporters of our time. A brilliant book. The most lucid and compelling account of the Arab revolutions of 2011, as witnessed at first hand Eugene Rogan Author Biography Jeremy Bowen is Middle East Editor for the BBC and has covered the majority of breaking news and stories from the Middle East since the 1991 Gulf War. He is the author of two previous books: Six Days and War Stories. Review A brilliant book. The most lucid and compelling account of the Arab revolutions of 2011, as witnessed at first hand -- Eugene Rogan, author of The ArabsAnalyses the underlying web of political and confessional faultlines * Times Literary Supplement * Details ISBN0857208861 Author Jeremy Bowen Publisher Simon & Schuster Ltd Year 2013 ISBN-10 0857208861 ISBN-13 9780857208866 Format Paperback Imprint Simon & Schuster Ltd Subtitle The People Want the Fall of the Regime Place of Publication London Country of Publication United Kingdom DEWEY 303.340956 Media Book Publication Date 2013-07-18 Pages 384 Short Title The Arab Uprisings Language English UK Release Date 2013-07-18 NZ Release Date 2013-07-18 Illustrations 2x8 pp AU Release Date 2013-07-31 Audience General We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:162610087;

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