An international bestseller, a history of the Arab world named best book of the year by the Financial Times, The Economist and the Atlantic. This landmark book tells the story of the Arab world from North Africa to the Arabian Peninsula, exploring all aspects of modern Arab history. Beginning with the Ottoman conquests of the sixteenth century, Rogan explores Arab history through the era of European imperialism and superpower rivalry from the Cold War to the current century of American hegemony, charting the evolution of Arab identity and the struggle for national sovereignty throughout. In the updated edition, Rogan uncovers the latest geopolitical developments in the region.