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The Everything Guide to the Middle East : Understand the People, the Politics, and the Culture of the Conflicted Region

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The Middle East has long been a place where religions, cultures, and politics clash--today more than ever. How can a region called "the cradle of civilization" continue to face uprisings and violence? This guide is an objective, professional, and informed resource that will help you understand the fascinating area, covering such topics as:
All the Middle Eastern nations (including Egypt, Iran, Iraq, Israel, Palestine, Jordan, Kuwait, Turkey, and Syria)
The history of the first civilizations and the rise of empires
The roots of the Palestinian/Israeli conflict
Threats of ongoing terrorism and the demise of Osama bin Laden
Recent revolutions and coups in nations like Egypt and their future
Packed with easy-to-follow information and history, this handbook will broaden your understanding while following current headlines. With this guide, you'll learn to appreciate the rich cultural heritage of this region.

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956 SHA t

Publisher

Avon, Massachusetts : Adams Media Corporation., 2011

Collation

20 x 23,5;Pbk ;Bw ;304p

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781440529016

Classification

950

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Subject(s)

History
civilization
middle east

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