Why History? “In the volatile, headline-grabbing Middle East, for instance, the importance of history is obvious to even the most casual observer. Not only is the region steeped in glorious traditions that reach back to the very dawning of civilization; but more often than not, it is still governed by those ancient ambitions and rivalries. Israelis tenaciously hold on to the occupied territories of the West Bank because of promises made millenniums ago to the patriarch Abraham; Iraqis invade the lands of fellow Moslems in order to settle grudges that date back to the time of Nebuchadnezzar; Iranians stir up revolutionary passions that have lain dormant since the demise of Ali and Hussein late in the seventh century; and Egyptians, recalling the former glory of pharaohs and pyramids, issue calls for a revitalized military and a pan-Arab revival of their former empire. The crisis in the Middle East is, of course, terribly complex. It involves questions of geo-political security, national sovereignty, racial rancor, religious contention, and military prowess. But central to each of these questions is the primordial importance of history.” From: “The Blood Of The Moon - The Roots Of The Middle East Crisis”, page 10, by George Grant. Published 1991 by Wolgemuth & Hyatt, 1749 Mallory Lane, Suite 110, Brentwood, Tennessee 37027
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