Power, Faith, and Fantasy: America in the Middle East, 1776 to the Present

This is the first comprehensive history of America's involvement in the Middle East from George Washington to George W. Bush.Drawing on thousands of government documents and personal letters, this book reconstructs the diverse and remarkable ways in which Americans have interacted with this alluring yet often hostile land. Covering over 230 years of history, Power, Faith, and Fantasy is an indispensable work for anyone interested in understanding the roots of America's Middle East involvement today.