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Martin Bunton is a historian at the University of Victoria, Canada, whose research focuses on the modern history of the Middle East, particularly land and law in Palestine.
Known for: A History of the Modern Middle East
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A History of the Modern Middle East
This comprehensive textbook traces the political, social, and economic history of the Middle East from the nineteenth century to the present. It explores the decline of the Ottoman Empire, the rise of nationalism, colonialism, and the formation of modern states, as well as the region’s complex interactions with global powers. The book is widely used in academic settings for its balanced and accessible analysis of modern Middle Eastern history.
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The Ottoman Empire in the Nineteenth Century
The Ottoman Empire in the nineteenth century was not a stagnant relic but a polity searching vigorously for survival. The Tanzimat reforms (1839–1876) embodied this struggle: a state-led initiative to modernize administration, standardize taxation, and institute equality before the law for all subje...
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European Imperialism and Its Impact
By the late nineteenth century, European imperialism had become a defining force. Britain’s hold over Egypt after 1882 symbolized a new era: economic control through debt and strategic domination over the Suez Canal. French influence in North Africa, Russian ambitions in the Caucasus, and Italian ve...
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Martin Bunton is a historian at the University of Victoria, Canada, whose research focuses on the modern history of the Middle East, particularly land and law in Palestine.
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