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“From Babel to Dragomans” by Bernard Lewis isn’t a simple map, but a winding path through the intricate landscape of the Middle East. It’s a collection of essays spanning four decades, each a lens offering glimpses into various corners of this complex region.
Lewis expertly traces the footsteps of the past, from the grand halls of the Abbasid Caliphate to the crumbling walls of the Ottoman Empire. He unravels the threads of history – cultural shifts, political power struggles, and religious currents – that continue to resonate in the present.
The book isn’t a nostalgic trip down memory lane. Lewis stares unflinchingly at the current landscape, dissecting issues like the Iranian Revolution, the Arab-Israeli conflict, and the rise of Islamism. He dissects their complexities, offering not easy answers, but food for thought.
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