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Le labyrinthe des égarés

Le labyrinthe des égarés

l'Occident et ses adversaires
HistoryPolitics & Society
Published
2023
Language
French

Synopsis

Amidst a devastating war in Europe and rising tensions between the West, China, and Russia, Amin Maalouf explores the profound shifts challenging modern civilization. He traces the historical trajectories of four key nations: Meiji-era Japan, Soviet Russia, contemporary China, and the United States. This historical fresco illuminates current global conflicts, the motivations of key players, and the paradoxes of our time, offering essential insights into contemporary world issues.

Prose complexity
10/10

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Thought-ProvokingInformativeReflectiveComplexIntellectual

Genres

History Politics & Society

About the author

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Amin Maalouf

Amin Maalouf (French: [maluf]; Arabic: أمين معلوف Arabic pronunciation: [maʕˈluːf]; born 25 February 1949) is a Lebanese-born French author who has lived in France since 1976. Although his native language is Arabic, he writes in French, and his works have been translated into over 40 languages. Of his several works of nonfiction, The Crusades Through Arab Eyes is probably the best known. He received the Prix Goncourt in 1993 for his novel The Rock of Tanios, as well as the 2010 Prince of Asturia...

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