Presented By: Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (50+)
20th Century Origins of the Middle East Conflict
Understanding The Causes
The dissolution of the Ottoman Empire (1918) and the Iranian Revolution (1979) changed the geopolitical landscape of the Middle East. In this study group for those 50 and above we will examine how these events have destabilized the region and led to the rise of the Islamic State (ISIS).
The class draws from four texts, which are helpful--though not required--reading: War that Ended Peace (M. McMillan); Balfour Declaration (J. Schneer); Lawrence in Arabia (S. Anderson); and Myth of the Great Satan (A. Milani).
Instructor Gourdji who has taught on the Ottoman Empire and Iranian history will lead each two hour session which will meet on Tuesdays from October 16 through December 4 (except on November 20).
The class draws from four texts, which are helpful--though not required--reading: War that Ended Peace (M. McMillan); Balfour Declaration (J. Schneer); Lawrence in Arabia (S. Anderson); and Myth of the Great Satan (A. Milani).
Instructor Gourdji who has taught on the Ottoman Empire and Iranian history will lead each two hour session which will meet on Tuesdays from October 16 through December 4 (except on November 20).
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