Clash of Civilizations...Or One Civilization?
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The Middle East Institute, in partnership with Busboys and Poets, is pleased to welcome author Michael Morgan to discuss his new book, “Lost History: The Enduring Legacy of Muslim Scientists, Thinkers and Artists.” Set for joint publication by National Geographic and Random House on June 19, 2007, the book highlights the influence of ancient Muslim engineers, inventors, architects, and thinkers on modern civilization.
Mr. Morgan’s other works include “Collision with History: the Search for John F. Kennedy’s PT 109” (National Geographic, Simon & Shuster, MSNBC in 2002), “Graveyards of the Pacific” (National Geographic and Simon & Shuster 2001), and “The Twilight War” (Dutton/Signet 1991).
A career diplomat from 1980-87, Mr. Morgan served as Deputy Staff Director (1985-87) of the bipartisan White House commission overseeing the U.S. Information Agency and the Fulbright Scholarships. He is the founder and President of New Foundations for Peace, a nonprofit created to teach leadership skills to young people worldwide.
