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Hardcover. Condition: Good. Later edition. 12mo; x, 473 pages, half leather, marbled boards, head of spine chipped "In the Introduction, [Youmans] has attempted to show that a course of study, mainly scientific, not only meets the full requirements of mental training, but also affords the kind of culture or mental discipline which is especially needed in this country at the present time. . The organization of a scheme of study adapted to American wants is the educational problem, immediately before us, and the present volume, it is hoped, will contribute valuable suggestions toward its solution." - Preface.…

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - This highly opinionated book, written by a British officer in occupied Iraq, first appeared in 1923. Thomas Lyell was completely convinced of the necessity of the British presence in Iraq, and felt his book would help to enlighten Westerns as to the 'true' nature of Iraqi life, complicated as it was by the various religious and political factions that existed within the country. Bigoted and prejudiced, though intensely pragmatic, this book is a truly startling expose of the attitude taken by British officers towards the indigenous peoples of the Gulf region, over whose day-to-day lives they were given charge. Against a background of the British invasion of the First World War and the subsequent civil war, Lyell presents a portrait of life as he saw it. He explodes in detail the influence of religion on Arab life, both in its domination of everyday affairs and in the antipathy between orthodox Sunnis and unorthodox Shias, believing an appreciation of this to be crucial to any understanding of the area. Although his experiences as a criminal judge may have coloured his views towards the Arabs (whom he considered lawless and unfit for self-government), he is equally castigating of British, Jewish and Kurdish peoples in the region (bemoaning British folly in placing a Sunni of the throne of largely Shia Iraq, and referring to the Kurds as 'untrained savages'). Commenting, in the final section of the book, on the possible future of Iraq, Lyell has grim warnings. He foresaw the influence of the Red Army in the area, the threat of a Kurdish revolution and, in the event of the British pulling out and leaving the Iraqis to govern themselves, a bleak future for the minority elements in the country: '. no conceivable guarantees in the world ensure their safety . All modern civilization and progress would be wiped out.'. …

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. 1948, 1st. Presentation copy - inscribed by the author on the end paper. Octavo. 227pp. Original cloth, printed title to spine. Fading to spine. Binding square and firm. Contents in good clean order. 'Very Good'. Inscribed by Author(s).

Condition: New. KlappentextThis highly opinionated book, written by a British officer in occupied Iraq, first appeared in 1923. Thomas Lyell was completely convinced of the necessity of the British presence in Iraq, and felt his book would help to enlig.

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Taschenbuch. Condition: Neu. Neuware - 'The Ins and Outs of Mesopotamia' offers a compelling and firsthand examination of the social, political, and religious landscape of Iraq during the early years of the British Mandate. Written by Thomas Reginald Guise Lyell, an official who served in the civil administration, the work provides an in-depth look at the diverse peoples of the region, with a particular focus on the customs, beliefs, and societal structures of the Shiah and Sunni populations.The book delves into the complexities of governing a territory in the wake of the First World War, detailing the challenges faced by the British authorities and the rising tides of local nationalism. Through detailed observations of local life, judicial systems, and political intrigue, Lyell explores the 'ins and outs' of a region undergoing profound transformation. This work serves as an essential historical resource for those interested in Middle Eastern history, the legacy of the British Empire, and the foundational events that helped shape the modern state of Iraq. Lyell's narrative combines administrative insight with a deep curiosity about the cultural fabric of Mesopotamia, making it a valuable text for historians and general readers alike.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you may see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.…