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Blood and oil

the Middle East in World War I
Examines conflict in the Middle East from the Ottoman Empire's entry into World War I in October 1914 to the Allied Victory and declaration of a new Turkish Republic in 1923 as well as the hostilities that have plagued the region ever since.

Ancient Egypt and the Near East

an illustrated history
Explores the early civilizations that developed in Egypt and Mesopotamia.

The Syrian conflict

"Covers the struggle that erupted in Syria in early 2011, discussing the key players, the underlying causes, and the continuing human toll of the violence"--Amazon.com.

The Arab Spring uprisings

Discusses history and political climate in the Arab Spring uprisings.

Jimmy Carter

man from Plains
Presents a portrait of former President Jimmy Carter as he travels the nation on a publicity tour promoting his book, and features candid conversation with Carter on his foreign policies regarding the Middle East.

The Middle East

"Describes the countries of the Middle East, including the history, geography, governments, economies, and cultures of the region"--Provided by publisher.

Middle Eastern

2023
Over the last few years, Middle Eastern food has become popular in mainstream American culture. However, the roots of this cuisine stretch back to the dawn of man. It's a region with a fascinating combination of strict, ancient traditions and new, modern ideas. The Middle East's sweeping geography, history, and religion have allowed for the emergence of unique and engaging cuisine cultures. Every region has a culinary history and tradition of its own, from the shores of Bahrain to the deserts of Iraq. The Customs, Culture & Cuisine series explores the world's most influential societies. Each volume provides a better understanding of their history and culture while showing how those elements impact and inform their cuisine and culinary styles. From key customs to traditional celebrations, food unites them all.

Best of enemies

a history of US and Middle East relations,
2018
This third volume also takes a quality all of the best histories have, the ability to show that history in today: why our world is now as it is, because history is never just the past, dates, facts, events, it?s a rich tapestry, perhaps the most elaborate tapestry humans have created, so many inter-connecting threads all forming the today.

Best of enemies

a history of US and Middle East relations
2012
In the third volume of their graphic history of US and Middle East relations, Jean-Pierre Filiu and David B. take in the tumultuous period that began with Iraq?s invasion of Kuwait in 1990 and ended with Obama?s decision, in 2013, not to intervene in Syria.

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