The Arab Awakening: The Story of the Arab National Movement - Softcover

Antonius, Professor George

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1626540861 ISBN 13: 9781626540866

Publisher: Allegro Editions, 2015

Synopsis

In The Arab Awakening, George Antonius details the story of the Arab movement: its origins, development, and obstacles. Initially published on the brink of WWII in 1939, this history is the first of its kind in its examination of Arab nationalism from the nineteenth century through the first half of the twentieth century. According to Antonius, Arab nationalism began stirring under the rule of the Ottoman Empire and erupted with the Arab Revolt, which lasted from 1916 to 1918. This book traces the evolution of Arab nationalism from Ottoman colonialism, to Anglo-French imperialism, and finally to political independence. Antonius demonstrates how the Arab nationalist movement was a positive force that advocated for political rights.

Antonius's original research traces the shaping of the modern Middle East and remains of significant historiographical value for scholars and activists. Published prior to the creation of Israel, Antonius's classic provides the story and significance of Arab nationalism and offers insight on modern problems in the Middle East.

George Habib Antonius (1891-1942), a Lebanese-Egyptian scholar and diplomat, was among the first historians of Arab nationalism. Antonious graduated from Cambridge University and joined the newly formed British Mandate of Palestine as deputy of the Education Department. His groundbreaking research in The Arab Awakening sparked debate on the origins of Arab nationalism, the role of the Arab Revolt, and the political changes post WWI.

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About the Author

George Antonius was a scholar and expert on the Middle East.

Review

"A good book written by a scholar, an expert on the subject and a resident in the country.... A very excellent and extremely able book." -- The Observer, London

"The whole of this brilliantly written book moves at the same plane of objective and critical scholarship." -- Daily Telegraph, London

Edition details

• Publisher: Allegro Editions
• Publication date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1626540861
• ISBN 13: 9781626540866
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 492