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American Raj: Liberation or Domination? Hardcover – January 1, 2008

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In 1993, political scientist Samuel Huntington turned conventional political wisdom on its head by arguing that future conflicts wouldn’t be between nations but between civilizations ? notably, between the secular West and the fundamentalist Islamic world. At the same time, Eric S. Margolis was arguing the same point from a different position: that of a journalist reporting from within the Muslim world. American Raj is the culmination of Margolis’ years of boots-on-the-ground insight into the way the Muslim world really operates. It takes readers inside the thinking and worldview of anti-Western Islamic radicals throughout the Muslim world and identifies the historical, political, and religious factors that have played a major role in generating hostility toward the West. Employing the model of Britain’s imperialist hegemony in Asia, Margolis explores in fascinating detail whether the West risks a replay of the Raj experience or whether we face an entirely new world order.
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    Key Porter Books
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    January 1, 2008
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    6.25 x 1.5 x 9.25 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1554700876
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    978-1554700875
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Key Porter Books; 0 edition (January 1, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 400 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1554700876
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1554700875
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.54 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6.25 x 1.5 x 9.25 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
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Customers find the information in the book informative, interesting, and accurate. They say it's an excellent read for history, politics, and economics from the other view. Readers also appreciate the clear explanations of many countries' troubled pasts.

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"...All the information prior is fantastic and very informative about what their gripes are against us and against each other...." Read more

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Customers have mixed opinions about the writing style of the book. Some mention it's well-written and easy to read, while others say it's rife with typos and typographical anomalies.

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Vincent Castigliola
5.0 out of 5 stars This is an excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on August 6, 2016
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This is an excellent book. Mr. Margolis provides exceptional insight through the use of detail historical information coupled with his own first hand observation. there were a number of instances in which the book provided information contrary to what I wanted to read; However, I could find no reason to challenge those inconvenient facts If you are seeking a genuine understanding of US problems in the Middle East I can think of no better book to read. Actually I can think of nothing which comes close. Although, I have to agree with the other review regarding several of the authors conclusions in the final chapter of the book. In my opinion, The solution is less intervention, not more enlightened interference in the affairs of other countries. On the other hand, that difference of opinion does not reduce my respect for the factual factual analysis contained in this book. I would recommend this book to a friend, I would especially recommended to a congressman
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Joshua C. Crosby
4.0 out of 5 stars Must read!
Reviewed in the United States on March 19, 2015
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I give it four stars only because his solutions at the end of the book would be better than status quo but still leave too much US influence. If other nations want to interfere, they are welcome to the blowback. All the information prior is fantastic and very informative about what their gripes are against us and against each other. Some may consider Margolis too favorable to the Muslims but I would point out how much he faults them for not living up to their own professed ideals. I greatly enjoyed this book. I recommend it very highly to anyone who actually is interested in the issues on the ground instead of the soundbites from the talking heads on Fox and CNN.
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Bruce G. Richardson
5.0 out of 5 stars A Profound Grasp of History and its Ramifications
Reviewed in the United States on February 25, 2009
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With "American Raj", we are fortunate indeed to have as narrator an author with decades of experience in the hot spots of the world, an author who really gets it. Given his encyclopedic-knowledge of the Middle East and South Asia, and Were it within my power, I would unhesitatingly nominate Mr. Margolis for the post of U.S. Secretary of State.

Laid out in exhaustingly researched detail, "America Raj" is the story of colonial overlords, possessed with a Mongol-like disdain for non-western lives and an insatiable thirst for the resources of other nations. Dressed up as a war on something, terror, drugs, humanitarian casuses,etc., etc., western powers have and continue to devour the resources of others as might a blight of locusts in a wheat field.

As one of my favorite literary pugilists, Mr. Margolis pulls no punches in his analysis of the root-cause of what today is termed "terrorism."

"American Raj" guides us through the turbulent history of colonialism, that has, beyond doubt, certified that resistance to foreign occupation and resource exploitation is [the] principal motive-force behind what is conveniently coined as terrorism by western powers, currently their self-serving leit motif for state-sponsored plunder.

In summation, "American Raj" is the best of the genre regards the currency and philosphy of the axiom that those "who ignore history are doomed to repeat it." Policy makers and imperialists in the West would do well to read this book and heed many of the recommendations articulated by the author. The road to a peaceful co-existence with the Muslim world is profoundly yet precisely chartered in this masterful work.

Bruce G. Richardson
Author: "Afghanistan, A Search for Truth"
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C. N. Carley Associates
3.0 out of 5 stars Useful primer on how things came to be as they are in the Islamic world and why the US is so unpopular there.
Reviewed in the United States on February 5, 2018
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The book provides an insider's view of the thinking of people in the middle east and some insight into the intractable conflict between Israel and the Palestinians. It confirms my personal bias against US military involvement in conflicts that we do not understand and should not meddle in. Ending with the G.W. Bush administration, some of the observations are rapidly growing dated and Margolis' prescriptions for a remedy for the Levantine and Islamic world's predicaments seems hopelessly dreamy and self contradictory. The author's explanation of the great power role in creating the current political situation is enlightening.

Technically, the e-book is a shambles, rife with typos and typographic anomalies. These, along with the author's occasionally clunky and repetitive writing style make this a good candidate for skimming rather than a close read. Worth the effort for the info on an important subject.
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Graham Simmons
5.0 out of 5 stars Must Read
Reviewed in the United States on January 2, 2014
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I choose to read American Raj because I regularly read articles on foreign policy by Margolis. He is an expert in his field. This book was a refresher on some things but I learned a lot about America's unnecessary and costly role as an imperialist nation. I would highly recommend this book to anyone. Unfortunately most American's are ignorant of America's secret and overt wars abroad.
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mary rich
4.0 out of 5 stars ... Mideast is a violent cesspool and always has been==a great deal is explained and its well written-it also states ...
Reviewed in the United States on August 2, 2016
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extremely interesting in the fact that the Mideast is a violent cesspool and always has been==a great deal is explained and its well written-it also states that we--the-u.s-are so very naïve when it comes to world affairs---best and brightest==yeah right==it recaps my view that we--must get out and let them eat eachother--
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N. Demers
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent read for history, politics, economics from "the other view"
Reviewed in the United States on March 9, 2009
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Read this book to learn about the reality of the Middle East and Islam. But, be warned that Mr. M has strong opinions about the Bush Administration, so keep this in mind and try not to detract from the wealth of insight and information this book includes.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in the United States on February 10, 2017
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easy to read and well thought out. A real eye opener
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umer shaikh
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 15, 2014
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Mr Margolis has hit the nail once again with this book it's historical content exposes British empire and american imperialism which hides it motives behind noble causes like human rights and democracy and gives hope that American just like the Soviets before them can be defeated and driven from Muslim lands.the book also show the human side of these conflicts and how civilians suffer the horrors of conflicts like the Afghan war and unlike arm chair writer the author has actually fought on front lines with the mujahideen which is extremely brave also like the solutions he provides to end the american imperialism and hope the Arab world can shake off the shackles of nearly 100 years of being told what to do by the British then by the Americans.
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Suhail Zubaid
5.0 out of 5 stars Islam and the West - No reason to choose sides
Reviewed in Canada on January 19, 2009
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Watching FOX TV programing and reading newspapers, I have frequently heard questions like why is that in the present times, each and every conflict in the world seem to involve Muslims. Is there something wrong with them? This book has enabled me to find an answer for this very question. Most writers of the books on Islam as a religion and the West demand that you take a side. However, in my opinion, there are no sides, only knowledge that should help to bring hearts and minds together.

This book walks us through the early history of Islam, Muslim contribution towards scientific and knowledge based development, destruction of Muslims' research work by Tatars of Ganghis Khan (that Margolis very interestingly calls 13th century equivalent of nuclear bomb), West's and Russia's colonization of Muslim lands, movements of freedom by Muslims from time to time, the problems that Muslims have faced in the recent past and the present, such as Palestine, Afghanistan, Chechniya, Balkans (Bosnia and Kosova), Iraq, Iran, Lebenon, Algeria, Egypt, Kashmir, the War on Terror, etc, and finally a realistic roadmap recommended by the author for bringing harmony between Muslims and the West.

I have always liked reading columns by Eric Margolis that get published in Toronto Sun every Sunday. However, this is his first book that I have read and I have no hesitation in stating that it is the best book ever written on the theme of 'clash of civilizations'.
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Kirwan
5.0 out of 5 stars A great read
Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2019
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Both of Eric Margolis books on the matter offer a personal perspective that other books on the subject cannot. I enjoyed this book very much and would recommend as one of my top ten books about middle east foreign policy. I have probably read a couple hundred and Seymour Hersh has 2 in my top ten so that's saying a lot.
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Colin
4.0 out of 5 stars Unlike so many middle east correspondents this man has the ...
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 8, 2015
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Unlike so many middle east correspondents this man has the knowledge, and is not affiliated to anyone in the discussion.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
Reviewed in Canada on October 4, 2016
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Excellent quality book for the price
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