The Shadow of the West
Its main focus is on the plight of the Palestinians which can be seen as the most enduring residue of the modern encounter between the Arabs and the West. Edward Said traces the course of European involvement with the Near East via the Crusades to Napoleon's campaign in Egypt and the French and English entrepreneurs, adventurers and empire builders who came in his wake.
- Overview
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The Shadow of the West
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 1, 1986
Runtime
0h 50m
Genres
Documentary
Original Title
The Shadow of the West
Director
Geoff Dunlop
Description
Its main focus is on the plight of the Palestinians which can be seen as the most enduring residue of the modern encounter between the Arabs and the West. Edward Said traces the course of European involvement with the Near East via the Crusades to Napoleon's campaign in Egypt and the French and English entrepreneurs, adventurers and empire builders who came in his wake.
