Empire and Jihad: The Anglo-Arab Wars of 1870-1920

Decent book about somewhat overlooked historical events. There is an emphasis on military campaign details with a bit of geopolitical analysis. At the end there is a comparison with recent events which is rather simplistic and amounts to little more than a childish vent against capitalism, but don't let that put you off... the book makes for an enjoyable read. You could in fact just skip this concluding chapter and read “Black Wave” instead, which offers a much more sophisticated and nuanced account of the trajectory of the Middle East post WWII.