Modern Middle East A Sourcebook For History

The Modern Middle Eastis a collection of translated sources covering the period from 1700 to the present. Sources include official and private archives, the periodical press, memoirs, western journalists' and travellers' accounts, literature, and official reports (including statistical data). Each document has been prefaced, translated and annotated by a specialist in the particular history and culture from which it was drawn. Enough information is provided so that every student can appreciate the value of a document and begin a further exploration either of its specific historical context or its relationship to broader themes in modern Middle Eastern history, whilst scholars will find it of value for its use in teaching and discussion.Fortna, Benjamin C. is the author of 'Modern Middle East A Sourcebook For History', published 2006 under ISBN 9780199262090 and ISBN 0199262098.