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Politics : Don't Blame Me, I Voted For Kerry -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Brumar89 who wrote (10655)3/29/2004 9:40:06 PM
From: CalculatedRiskRead Replies (1) | Respond to of 81568
 
Brumar, I was wondering if anyone would try to make this argument. I agree that Bush is an idealist; but he lacks historical perspective and his approach will fail.

I also agree that the extremists fear Western style democracy. But it is not "democracy" itself they fear (in fact they want their version of democracy), but secular democracy.

For a solid background on this topic, I recommend William McNeill's book "The Rise of the West", 1963. Yes, 1963! If you have never read McNeill, I suggest "Plagues and Peoples", 1976 - a true seminal work in history.

Best to you.



To: Brumar89 who wrote (10655)3/29/2004 9:50:43 PM
From: CalculatedRiskRead Replies (2) | Respond to of 81568
 
OT: Let me also recommend Elizabeth Monroe's "Britain's Moment in the Middle East, 1914-1956". I think there is a newer edition, but this book is first rate.

Best to you!


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