America in the Middle East 1776 to the Present | Michael Oren | Talks at Google
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Channel: Talks at Google · 2008 · Education
The Authors@Google program was happy to welcome Michael Oren to speak on his newest book "Power, Faith and Fantasy: America in the Middle East 1776 to the Present" Michael Oren is a renowned scholar on the Middle East whose previous books have received much acclaim including "Six Days of War" which won the Los Angeles Times Book Award and also made the New York Times bestseller list. In addition to his many historical books he is also known for his fiction. Many European countries have long explored and documented their historic relationship with the Middle East, but Oren found such an account lacking in the American canon. His most recent book "Power, Faith and Fantasy" attempts to rectify this oversight by beginning with a look at the 18th century and then leads the reader up into the increasing complex present day. This event took place on February 5, 2008 at the Google NYC office.
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