An edition of A land of aching hearts (2014)

A land of aching hearts

the Middle East in the Great War

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Leila Tarazi Fawaz, Leila Tara ...
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An edition of A land of aching hearts (2014)

A land of aching hearts

the Middle East in the Great War

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"The Great War of 1914-1918 reshaped the political geography of the Middle East, destroying a centuries-old, multinational empire, while creating the nation-states of today's Middle East. The political aftermath of the war has proven as heavily contested as the military battles that shaped the conflict. After a century of change, however, the social experience of the region's inhabitants during those four trying years has faded into the background. This book illuminates the challenges of the civilians who endured and the soldiers who fought through four calamitous years. It is a story of resilience in the midst of hardship, courage in the face of death, and triumph in the cauldron of battle. In this telling, the First World War is not just a global event, but a personal story running across regions and along fronts. From soldiers encountering new worlds on distant battlefields to civilians staving off hunger at home and refugees escaping persecution abroad, the war profoundly upended the social identities and historical memories of the region. For these reasons, and due to the political settlement that followed, World War I stands as the defining moment that shaped the direction of the Middle East for the next 100 years. This social history testifies to the resourcefulness of the people of the region, in particular those of Greater Syria, investigates their experiences, and serves as a foundation for understanding the Great War's enduring legacy"--Provided by publisher.

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English
Pages
384

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A land of aching hearts: the Middle East in the Great War
2014, Harvard University Press
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Table of Contents

Note on transliteration
Note on exchange rates
Introduction: Everyday heroes
A changing Middle East
The empire at war
Living the war
Entrepreneurs and profiteers
The soldiering experience
South Asians in the war
Cooperation and disaffection
Epilogue: War memory.

Edition Notes

Includes bibliographical references (pages [286]-366) and index.

Classifications

Dewey Decimal Class
940.3/56
Library of Congress
D524.7.M53 F39 2014, D524.7.M53F39 2014

The Physical Object

Pagination
xiv, 384 pages, 14 unnumbered pages of plates
Number of pages
384

ID Numbers

Open Library
OL26886786M
ISBN 10
0674735498
ISBN 13
9780674735491
LCCN
2014012879
OCLC/WorldCat
875999970

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