An edition of The everything guide to the Middle East
(2011)
The everything guide to the Middle East
understand the people, the politics, and the culture of the conflicted region
by Arthur G. Sharp
Share
×Close
The Middle East has long been a place where religions, cultures, and politics clash-- today more then ever. Sharp provides an objective, professional, and informed resource that will help you understand the fascinating area, from their first civilizations and the rise of empires, to ongoing terrorism and recent revolutions.
Check nearby libraries
Buy this book
Previews available in: English
| Edition | Availability |
|---|---|
1
Everything Guide to the Middle East: Understand the People, the Politics, and the Culture of This Conflicted Region
2011, Adams Media Corporation
in English
1440529116 9781440529115
|
zzzz
|
2
The everything guide to the Middle East: understand the people, the politics, and the culture of the conflicted region
2011, Adams Media/F+W Media
in English
1440529019 9781440529016
|
aaaa
|
Book Details
Table of Contents
What do you mean by the "Middle East"?
The cradle of civilization
Rise of the empires
Ancient Judaism
Early Christianity
The Byzantine empire
Early Islam
Islamic empires and European colonies
A new empire is born
World War and change
Modern Middle East mosaic
Israel/Palestine: all eyes on Jerusalem
Egypt: heart of the Arab world
Saudi Arabia: crossroads of Islam
Iraq: British colony to Ba'thist beginnings
Iraq: The rise and fall of Saddam Hussein
Iran: the Shi'ite state
Turkey: modern and democratic
Tackling the tough issues
Anything but status quo.
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 285-286) and index.
Classifications
The Physical Object
Edition Identifiers
Work Identifiers
Community Reviews (0)
Lists
See All
History
- Created February 1, 2012
- 6 revisions
Wikipedia citation
×CloseCopy and paste this code into your Wikipedia page. Need help?
| March 17, 2024 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| February 11, 2023 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| November 11, 2022 | Edited by ImportBot | import existing book |
| September 25, 2020 | Edited by MARC Bot | import existing book |
| February 1, 2012 | Created by LC Bot | Imported from Library of Congress MARC record |