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1861 The Civil War Awakening
This image represents the book 1861: The Civil War Awakening by Adam Goodheart. The book provides a detailed account of the social, political, and cultural conditions that led to the American Civil War. Content is educational and review-based, provided by Tooba Foundation Library.
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Cold War In The Islamic World: Saudi Arabia, Iran And The Struggle For Supremacy
Cold War in the Islamic World: Saudi Arabia, Iran and the Struggle for Supremacy is a significant scholarly work by renowned historian and political analyst Dilip Hiro. The book offers a comprehensive examination of the geopolitical, ideological, and strategic rivalry between Saudi Arabia and Iran, two of the most influential powers in the Middle East and the wider Islamic world.
Drawing upon historical evidence and political analysis, Hiro traces the origins and evolution of this rivalry from the early twentieth century to the contemporary era. He explores key developments such as the discovery of oil, the Iranian Revolution of 1979, the Iran–Iraq War, the Gulf conflicts, and the competing roles of Saudi Arabia and Iran in regional crises across Afghanistan, Pakistan, Iraq, Syria, and Yemen. The book also highlights the involvement of global powers, particularly the United States and Russia, in shaping the balance of power in the region.
Rather than presenting a mere chronological account of events, the author critically analyzes the political, religious, economic, and strategic factors that have fueled the competition between Riyadh and Tehran. By doing so, he demonstrates how this rivalry has influenced regional stability, sectarian dynamics, and international relations throughout the Muslim world.
Published by Oxford University Press in 2018, this work serves as a valuable resource for students, researchers, and scholars of Middle Eastern studies, international relations, political science, and contemporary Islamic history. It provides important insights into one of the most consequential geopolitical rivalries of the modern era and its far-reaching implications for regional and global politics.
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Dereliction of Duty: Johnson, McNamara, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the Lies That Led to Vietnam
“The Vietnam War was not lost on the battlefield, nor in the headlines of the New York Times, or on the university campuses. It was lost in Washington, D.C.” — H. R. McMasterDereliction of Duty presents a powerful and deeply researched examination of how the United States became trapped in a full-scale, devastating conflict in Southeast Asia. Drawing on official transcripts, eyewitness accounts, and crucial decision-making moments, this book reconstructs the chain of events with unmatched clarity. McMaster identifies the flawed policies, the key figures behind them, and the hidden motives that drove the nation into war—challenging the narratives of previous historians and exposing the excuses of those directly involved.With a gripping, narrative style, the book highlights the roles of President Lyndon Johnson, Robert McNamara, General Maxwell Taylor, McGeorge Bundy, and other senior officials who misled the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Congress, and the American people.As McMaster’s only published work, Dereliction of Duty remains an authoritative and explosive reassessment of America’s involvement in Vietnam, offering insights that continue to spark debate today.
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