ENG150Y1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Umayyad Caliphate, Edward Said, Abbasid Caliphate
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1914, they are done nothing major happens but they cannot maintain their dynasty. Abbasids cement the work of the ummayads and have a dynasty but end up with little. By 14th century, ottomans kick them out of cairo. By 1590, greatest extend of power (peak) This success conditions way europeans feel about the orient unclear and inconsistent words to describe the people of the east and used interchangeably. West interested in arabian nights when they are sure that the east are not a political threat. British and french most interested because contact with them a lot. Americans interested in iraq china japan afghanistan. Orientalism (edward said) depends on flexible, positional security. Must always have the upper hand when dealing with orientals, but must have many deals with them and be superior always. We don"t really know anything about the middle east, as of yet because of weird approach over a very long time and says this is nonsense.