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Black Wave: Saudi Arabia, Iran, And The Fortyyear Rivalry That Unraveled Culture, Religion, And Collective Memory In The Middle
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A New York Times Notable Book Of 2020?[A] Sweeping And Authoritative History (The New York Times Book Review), Black Waveis An Unprecedented And Ambitious Examination Of How The Modern Middle East Unraveled And Why It Started With The Pivotal Year Of 1979.Kim Ghattas Seamlessly Weaves Together History, Geopolitics, And Culture To Deliver A Gripping Read Of The Largely Unexplored Story Of The Rivalry Between Between Saudi Arabia And Iran, Born From The Sparks Of The 1979 Iranian Revolution And Fueled By American Policy.With Vivid Storytelling, Extensive Historical Research And Ontheground Reporting, Ghattas Dispels Accepted Truths About A Region She Calls Home. She Explores How Sunni Saudi Arabia And Shia Iran, Once Allies And Twin Pillars Of Us Strategy In The Region, Became Mortal Enemies After 1979. She Shows How They Used And Distorted Religion In A Competition That Went Well Beyond Geopolitics. Feeding Intolerance, Suppressing Cultural Expression, And Encouraging Sectarian Violence From Egypt To Pakistan, The War For Cultural Supremacy Led To Iran?S Fatwa Against Author Salman Rushdie, The Assassination Of Countless Intellectuals, The Birth Of Groups Like Hezbollah In Lebanon, The September 11Th Terrorist Attacks, And The Rise Of Isis.Ghattas Introduces Us To A Riveting Cast Of Characters Whose Lives Were Upended By The Geopolitical Drama Over Four Decades: From The Pakistani Television Anchor Who Defied Her Country?S Dictator, To The Egyptian Novelist Thrown In Jail For Indecent Writings All The Way To The Murder Of Journalist Jamal Khashoggi In The Saudi Consulate In Istanbul In 2018. Black Wave Is Both An Intimate And Sweeping History Of The Region And Will Significantly Alter Perceptions Of The Middle East.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Black Wave'? A: 'Black Wave' explores the rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, examining how this conflict has influenced culture, religion, and collective memory in the Middle East since 1979.
- Q: Who is the author of 'Black Wave'? A: The author of 'Black Wave' is Kim Ghattas, a journalist and author known for her insights into Middle Eastern politics and culture.
- Q: When was 'Black Wave' published? A: 'Black Wave' was published on January 28, 2020.
- Q: What type of binding does 'Black Wave' have? A: 'Black Wave' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages are in 'Black Wave'? A: 'Black Wave' contains 400 pages.
- Q: Is 'Black Wave' suitable for readers unfamiliar with Middle Eastern history? A: 'Black Wave' is written to be accessible and engaging for readers of various backgrounds, making it suitable for those unfamiliar with Middle Eastern history.
- Q: What kind of research did Kim Ghattas conduct for 'Black Wave'? A: Kim Ghattas conducted extensive historical research and on-the-ground reporting to provide a well-rounded narrative in 'Black Wave'.
- Q: Does 'Black Wave' include personal stories or anecdotes? A: Yes, 'Black Wave' includes personal stories and anecdotes of individuals affected by the geopolitical events in the Middle East.
- Q: What critical events are discussed in 'Black Wave'? A: 'Black Wave' discusses critical events such as the Iranian revolution of 1979, the rise of ISIS, and the assassination of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.
- Q: Is 'Black Wave' considered a scholarly work? A: 'Black Wave' is recognized as a credible and authoritative history, blending scholarly research with narrative storytelling.