{"product_id":"making-the-arab-world-nasser-qutb-and-the-clash-that-shaped-the-middle-east","title":"Making the Arab World: Nasser, Qutb, and the Clash That Shaped the Middle East","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe conflict between political Islamists and secular-leaning nationalists has shaped the modern Middle East, as described by Fawaz Gerges in his book \"Making the Arab World.\" He tells this story through an unprecedented dual biography of Egyptian president and Arab nationalist leader Gamal Abdel Nasser and Sayyid Qutb, a leading member of the Muslim Brotherhood. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e                                                            \u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 528 pages\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 27 August 2019\u003cbr\u003e                              \u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Princeton University Press\u003cbr\u003e                          \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn his groundbreaking book, Making the Arab World, renowned Middle East expert Fawaz Gerges delves into the intricate dynamics that have shaped the modern Middle East. Through an unprecedented dual biography, he explores the lives and legacies of two influential figures: Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser, a prominent pan-Arab nationalist, and Sayyid Qutb, a key figure in the Muslim Brotherhood and the father of radical political Islam. Drawing on a decade of extensive research, including in-depth interviews with key players in the story, Gerges offers a comprehensive account of the historical roots of the turmoil that continues to engulf the region, from civil wars to the rise of Al-Qaeda and ISIS. This essential read provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between pan-Arab nationalism, pan-Islamism, and regional power dynamics, shedding light on the complex forces that have shaped the Middle East's political landscape.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn his book, Making the Arab World, renowned Middle East expert Fawaz Gerges delves into the intricate dynamics that have shaped the modern Middle East. Through an unprecedented dual biography, he explores the lives and legacies of two influential figures: Egyptian president Gamal Abdel Nasser, a prominent pan-Arab nationalist, and Sayyid Qutb, a key figure in the Muslim Brotherhood and the father of radical political Islam. Drawing on a decade of extensive research, including in-depth interviews with key players in the story, Gerges offers a comprehensive account of the historical roots of the turmoil that continues to engulf the region, from civil wars to the rise of Al-Qaeda and ISIS. This essential read provides valuable insights into the complex interplay between pan-Arab nationalism, pan-Islamism, and regional power dynamics, shedding light on the complex forces that have shaped the Middle East's political landscape.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e                            \u003cstrong\u003eWeight\u003c\/strong\u003e: 652g                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 145 x 226 x 31 (mm)                            \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9780691196466                                                      \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fawaz A. Gerges","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44101565579514,"sku":"9780691196466","price":15.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/e0593c3f4e73a07ee38779b111cfc3cd.jpg?v=1623977352","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/making-the-arab-world-nasser-qutb-and-the-clash-that-shaped-the-middle-east","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}