In Contested Lands, T. G. Fraser untangles the threads of history in the Middle East and, in doing so, weaves a detailed and insightful picture of a troubled region and why its heritage remains important today.
"Fraser guides us deftly through the complexities of the last hundred years of Middle Eastern history and politics, in this engaging and authoritative survey."
- Ruth Henig
"In this sweeping, critical, and engaging historical study, Fraser delivers one of the most comprehensive and accessible volumes on the modern Middle East. Essential reading for the inquisitive."
- Christopher Davidson, author of Shadow Wars: The Secret Struggle for the Middle East
"Contested Lands is a thorough and, indeed, riveting account of the major historical developments in the Middle East following World War I. Using incisive language, Fraser looks at both the local and the global levels to develop a clear picture of a region that so much scholarship has tended to essentialise."
- Oxford Middle East Review
"A welcome addition to the literature on Middle East history and will serve as an introductory volume for undergraduate students and general readers seeking to learn more about the region's history and the role Western countries have played in it."
- Manara Magazine
