The modern history of the Middle East began with Bonaparte's conquest of Egypt, in 1798

Class Presentation:  Introduction - Where, who, and what is the "Middle East" ?

Please read Lewis, if possible, before the first day of class.  During the week, please read Armstrong, pp. 3-77 and Eickelman, pp. 1-21.

Bernard Lewis , "The Revolt of Islam: When did the conflict with the West begin, and how could it end?" The New Yorker, November 19. 2001, pp. 50-63.