Rubin, Barry M

A history of United States and Iranian relations over the past quarter of a century.

Describes the development of this major monotheistic religion during the seventh century and discusses the ways it spread beyond the Arabian Peninsula.

An in-depth account of PLO ideology, strategy, and tactics, its relationship with other Arab states, and its confrontations with Israel.

Chronicles the life of controversial Palestinian political leader Yasir Arafat, describing his early years in Egypt and his decades in the Palestinian Liberation Organization, assessing whether his work for his people has done them more harm than good.

Explores the events that have taken place in the Middle East since the Gulf War in 1991, discussing the end of Iraqi occupation in Kuwait, the continuing Arab-Israeli conflict, al-Qaida-sponsored attacks on the United States, and the invasion of Iraq.