{"title":"Professor Nigel Ashton","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to our collection of works by \u003cem\u003eProfessor Nigel Ashton\u003c\/em\u003e, a distinguished historian and scholar renowned for his insightful contributions to the fields of modern history and military studies. With a keen focus on international relations, Professor Ashton offers a deep dive into the complexities of geopolitical dynamics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his esteemed works is the captivating book, \u003cem\u003eFalse Prophets\u003c\/em\u003e. This publication examines the intricate interplay between political leaders and global movements, offering readers an enlightening perspective on the decisions that have shaped world history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJoin us in exploring \u003cem\u003eProfessor Nigel Ashton's\u003c\/em\u003e thought-provoking analyses and well-researched narratives. Whether you are a student of history or a curious reader eager to understand the past's influence on the present, this collection is a valuable addition to your bookshelf.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"false-prophets-by-professor-nigel-ashton-9781786493286","title":"False Prophets","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFascinating\u003c\/em\u003e - \u003ci\u003eGuardian\u003c\/i\u003e, 'Book of the Day'\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e'A truly masterly book... A tour de force that will be read for a very long time.' - Peter Hennessy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSelected by the New Statesman as an essential read for 2022\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBritain shaped the modern Middle East through the lines that it drew in the sand after the First World War and through the League of Nations mandates over the fledgling states that followed. Less than forty years later, the Suez crisis dealt a fatal blow to Britain's standing in the Middle East and is often represented as the final throes of British imperialism. However, as this insightful and compelling new book reveals, successive prime ministers have all sought to extend British influence in the Middle East and their actions have often led to a disastrous outcome.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhile Anthony Eden and Tony Blair are the two most prominent examples of prime ministers whose reputations have been ruined by their interventions in the region, they were not alone in taking significant risks in deploying British forces to the Middle East. There was an unspoken assumption that Britain could help solve its problems, even if only for the reason that British imperialism had created the problems in the first place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing these threads together, Nigel Ashton explores the reasons why British leaders have been unable to resist returning to the mire of the Middle East, while highlighting the misconceptions about the region that have helped shape their interventions, and the legacy of history that has fuelled their pride and arrogance. Ultimately, he shows how their fears and insecurities made them into false prophets who conjured existential threats out of the sands of the Middle East.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Allen \u0026 Unwin","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46849102184684,"sku":"9781786493286","price":36.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/1461903482824.jpg?v=1759017504"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.pro\/collections\/professor-nigel-ashton.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}