Viorst brings a reporter's lean eye to dissecting and explaining the role of Pan-Arabism, nationalism, tribalism, sectarianism, Islam, and factionalism in the continuing evolution of this struggle. Without simplifying the issues, he manages to orchestrate their influence within states, leaders, and the people.
It is a heroic effort that enabled me to appreciate the backstory behind the sometimes numbing and anecdotal nature of Middle East reporting.
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