TRIBES TRIUMPHANT Paperback

"The Tribes Triumphant: Return Journey to the Middle East" by Charles Glass is a powerful and insightful narrative that resumes a journey through the Middle East, once violently interrupted by his kidnapping in 1987. Starting from Aqaba and traversing through Jordan, Iraq, Israel, and Palestine, Glass, a veteran commentator on the region, offers a thoughtful and dispassionate account of its complex politics and diverse peoples. He explores modern Israel, revisits the scene of his captivity to confront his kidnappers, and delves into the daily lives of Arabs and Jews, soldiers and shopkeepers, providing an unprecedented and nuanced look at the region's idiosyncrasies. Written with elegance, flair, and a wonderfully acute eye, this travel book is filled with encounters with both old and new friends and enemies, offering a crucial understanding of the ongoing dynamics in one of the world's most compelling and contested regions.