A Peace to End All Peace
The Fall of the Ottoman Empire and Creation of the Modern Middle East
About This Book
The Middle East today is a hotbed of violence and war. Whether the civil war in Syria or the intractable Arab-Israeli conflict, peace in the region seems a far-off dream. Yet how did the Middle East become so unstable? In A Peace to End All Peace (1989), you’ll learn that European colonial ambitions during World War I were the catalyst that led to today’s modern crises.
Who Should Read This?
- Anyone interested in understanding the Middle East
- Political junkies
- Students of history or international relations
About the Author
David Fromkin is Professor Emeritus in International Relations at Boston University. Before becoming a historian, he worked as a lawyer and political advisor. His many books include Europe’s Last Summer and The King and the Cowboy.
