A History of the Modern Middle East

A History of the Modern Middle East examines the profound and often dramatic transformations of the region in the past two centuries, from the Ottoman and Egyptian reforms, through the challenge of Western imperialism, to the impact of US foreign policies.

William L. Cleveland died in 2006, shortly following his retirement as an award-winning Professor of History at Simon Fraser University, Canada. He received his BA from Dartmouth College and his PhD from Princeton University. A specialist in the study of Arab nationalism, he is the author of three books, along with numerous chapters and articles. In recognition of his exceptional contributions to education and training in Middle East Studies, he was the 2006 recipient of the Middle East Studies Association’s Mentorship Award.

Martin Bunton is Professor of History at the University of Victoria. His first book focused on colonial land policies in Palestine during the interwar period, and he has also written The Palestinian-Israeli Conflict: A Very Short Introduction. He studies and teaches the Middle East in a global context.