Orientalism and the West

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This paper discusses the works of two prominent historians, Bernard Lewis and Edward Said and analyzes their views of the Middle East and its connection to the West. The paper provides a review of the history of these two regions and explains that in order to understand the complexities of the current relations between East and West, it is imperative to understand their historical relations.

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"Wars broke out, lives were lost trust was shattered and so was the form of peace that is to date visualized as a dream unachieved. The answer to these wars was meted out as dialogue broke through; both parties considered their sides or silently lamented the loss. Soon man decided to not only provoke the enemy with weapons and on-field battle but also to hinder the other party's performance diplomatically, politically and strategically; mind power was the name of the game. This not only involved the military at war but also brought at stake the patience and peace of the nation defended and this was the concept, the victim and target of wars that broke out not on fields but in other modes."

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