The House Divided : Sunni, Shia and the Making of the Middle East

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Lauded on The Rest is Politics and Empire, and hailed as a Guardian 'Best Gift Book of 2024' and a Waterstones Best History Book of 2024, Barnaby Rogerson's 'The House Divided' offers a penetrating examination of the Middle East's most enduring schism. This masterful work, praised for its empathy and erudition by luminaries such as Rory Stewart and William Dalrymple, delves into the 1400-year-old Sunni-Shia divide that continues to shape regional conflicts and proxy wars.

Rogerson's narrative begins with the pivotal events following the Prophet Muhammad's death in 632, including the controversial succession that sidelined Ali, and the tragic demise of his son Husayn at Kerbala. These seminal moments, etched in the collective memory of Muslims, have created a lasting fissure in the Middle East's political and religious landscape.

With the precision of a detective and the flair of a storyteller, Rogerson traces the evolution of this divide through the ages, from the early caliphates to the grand empires of the Arabs, Persians, and Ottomans, culminating in the complexities of the modern Middle East. The author's innovative approach dissects the contemporary geopolitical chessboard, examining each nation-state through the lens of its unique historical tapestry of empires, occupiers, minorities, and resources.

The result is a compelling and insightful exploration of the myriad identities and rivalries - religious, ethnic, and national - that have moulded the region, particularly in the wake of the transformative Iranian Revolution of 1979. 'The House Divided' stands as an essential read for anyone seeking to unravel the intricate threads of Middle Eastern history and politics, offering a nuanced understanding of this complex and crucial region.

Product Information:

Book ISBN: 9781781257258
Book Author: Barnaby Rogerson
Book Format: Hardback
Book Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Book Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Book Dimensions: 164 x 245 x 39 cm
Book Publication Date: 2024-04-01
Book Pagination: 432 pages, 4 Maps
Book Weight: 662g

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This is a shop where you might find something you haven’t seen before, and we like to think we’ve got something for everyone. We choose each of our books with care and for a reason. This is because our physical store is small but beautifully formed, holding only around 1200 titles at any one time. We try and recreate the feel of the shop wherever we are online, to reflect our niche categories and personality.

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