The Eastern Question, by Ted Danforth
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The current conflicts in the Middle East are present-day manifestations of geopolitical dynamics that have been active in the historical process from its beginning. In 108 maps and drawings, The Eastern Question looks at these dynamics through a geopolitical lens with a scope of three millennia, from the days of the Persians and Alexander the Great to today's headlines. The drawings are historical political cartoons; the maps ground the reader in the geography of time and place. In the 19th century, the term the 'Eastern Question' referred to the problem posed by the impending dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, the fall of which in the second decade of the 20th engendered the modern 'muddle' of the Middle East in the 21st. In a larger sense the East has always been a question for the West, for the simple reason that's where the trouble comes from: Huns, Goths, Arabs, Mongols, Turks, Russians, Soviets--to now a less well-defined, 'non-linear,' and 'asymmetric' trouble. As the West declines relatively and the East rises, seemingly new questions are asked that are in fact old ones.
The Eastern Question, by Ted Danforth- Amazon Sales Rank: #459939 in Books
- Published on: 2015-10-27
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Dimensions: 11.00" h x 1.00" w x 8.40" l, .0 pounds
- Binding: Paperback
- 264 pages
Review This highly original book reveals how ancient threads of history, geography, and politics interlace to form the fabric of today's troubles -- a conflict so old, in fact, that it predates both America and Islam by many centuries....Get the book -- both entertaining and educational, brimming with broad vision; it's the best geopolitical caper of the year.Frank Jacobsbigthink.com/strange-maps/watercolours-of-the-war-between-east-and-westArtist and printer Danforth cleverly constructs a timeline of over 100 whimsical maps and drawings....He follows Herodotus's ancient formulation of conflict between East (Persia) and West (Greece)...Danforth moves to his timeline, slicing it into four sections, with the Ottoman Empire playing a starring role as leader of the East through 1922. Its dissolution released a spate of factions whose antagonism to the West exists in various forms to the present... his drawings convey historical conflicts more vividly than many textbooks. Illus. Publisher's WeeklyThe handsomest volume to cross Seven Days' desks in a while, his [Danforth's] large, learned, lively and amply illustrated text investigates the cultural and political divide that has long separated East and West. The book's scope takes in everything from the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire to the incidents of September 11, 2001, slicing a broad, informed path through eternal currents in world history.sevendaysvt.com the illustrations are consistently illuminating...What begins as a history of 1,400 years of conflict between Islam and the West broadens into a charming and ambitious history of the world.shelf-awareness.com/readers-issue.html?issue=455#m7956This highly original book reveals how ancient threads of history, geography, and politics interlace to form the fabric of today's troubles -- a conflict so old, in fact, that it predates both America and Islam by many centuries....Get the book both entertaining and educational, brimming with broad vision; it's the best geopolitical caper of the year. --Frank Jacobsbigthink.com/strange-maps/watercolours-of-the-war-between-east-and-westThe handsomest volume to cross Seven Days' desks in a while, his [Danforth's] large, learned, lively and amply illustrated text investigates the cultural and political divide that has long separated East and West. The book's scope takes in everything from the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire to the incidents of September 11, 2001, slicing a broad, informed path through eternal currents in world history.sevendaysvt.com --sevendaysvt.comArtist and printer Danforth cleverly constructs a timeline of over 100 whimsical maps and drawings....He follows Herodotus's ancient formulation of conflict between East (Persia) and West (Greece)...Danforth moves to his timeline, slicing it into four sections, with the Ottoman Empire playing a starring role as leader of the East through 1922. Its dissolution released a spate of factions whose antagonism to the West exists in various forms to the present... his drawings convey historical conflicts more vividly than many textbooks. Illus. --Publishers Weekly
From the Inside Flap AN entertaining, elegant, and whimsical glimpse at a serious subject: the history of the world, showing how the East has always posed a question to the West In the 19th century, the term the 'Eastern Question' referred to the problem posed by the inevitable dissolution of the Ottoman Empire, the fall of which in the 20th engendered the modern 'muddle' of the Middle East in the 21st. In a larger sense the East has always been a Question for the West, for the simple reason that's where the trouble comes from: the Huns, Goths, Arabs, Mongols, Turks, Russians, Soviets, to now another, less well-defined, 'non-linear,' and 'asymmetric' trouble. As the West declines relatively and the East rises, seemingly new questions are asked that are in fact old ones. The current conflicts in the Middle East are present-day manifestations of geopolitical dynamics that have been active in the historical process from its beginning. In 108 watercolor maps and drawings, The Eastern Question looks at these dynamics through a geopolitical lens with the scope of three millennia, from the days of the Persians and Alexander the Great to the headlines of today. The drawings are historical political cartoons; the maps ground the reader in the geography of time and place. Painting with a broad brush, the author sketches the story in short texts that explain the drawings while the drawings illustrate the text. What began as a struggle between East and West later emerged as a struggle between Islam and Christendom, and has now re-emerged as a new war -- which is not new at all but is the continuation of the Long War that was fought for centuries and then forgotten by the West with its rise to world dominance. The Eastern Question portrays this story as a drama with stock characters improvising their lines in a plot the action of which has been determined by the dynamics of Desert & Sown, East & West, and Order & Fragmentation. The first half of the book is thematic, exploring the three dynamics. The second half focuses on one of the six characters, the Ottoman Empire -- of which the modern countries of the Middle East are mere fragments -- its rise, decline, and fall, which opened the Eastern Question; and the concurrent rise of the West to world dominance, now being challenged by the revolt of Islam. With vast perspective and extensive view, The Eastern Question seamlessly connects today's events to dynamics that have been active from the beginning of history.
About the Author Ted Danforth is a letterpress printer and author with a degree in history from Hamilton College. He was the principal of Bembo Typographic Company in New York City until 2005; and he served on the Board of the American Academy of Poets for ten years. He was the publisher and printer of Sea Cliff Press in New York City. He has delivered lectures on history and typography. The Eastern Question grew out of those series of lectures. He divides his time between Stonington, CT and Townshend, VT.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful. and that is probably a good thing: although the book is based on an ... By Thomas Couser This book is not "about" 9/11, but it was prompted by the terrorist attack on the United States on 9/11. Danforth's response was to survey its deep backstory: centuries, indeed millennia, of conquest and conflict in the Middle East. He is not a professional historian, and that is probably a good thing: although the book is based on an enormous amount of research, Danforth's approach is fresh and open-minded, and his accomplishment is considerable. He manages to keep the big picture in focus even while attending to myriad trees. The writing is clear, sometimes epigrammatic.The maps and drawings are not mere supplemental illustrations; they capsulize history cleverly and memorably.This book manages to condense and distill a large amount of material that spans a great deal of time and space. I can't think of a better book for those seeking an understanding of the present-day conflict that engulfs not just the Middle East but much of the globe.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful. Great Book By DeeDee Fascinating, informative and entertaining account of this complicated area of the world providing the reader with a sound grounding from which to follow current issues in the mid east and Europe. Insightful commentary accompanies the cartoon like hand drawn maps making it delightful read.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Highly recommended By Ken LeBrun A great overview of the major movements of world civilizations. I'm only half way through the book so far, but I have gained a much clearer understanding of the geopolitical dynamics of history. It gives you the big picture so you can understand what's going on. The illustrations are excellent. I would recommend it for anyone who wants to understand the background of today's world conflicts.
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