middle east

A history of the Middle East from Napoleon's invasions of Egypt in the eighteenth century to the contemporary political issues of the region.

Examines the roots of the second intifada in the Israeli-Arab conflict, documenting the events preceding and following the Oslo peace process. Addresses the Palestinian right of return, the holy city of Jerusalem, and the West Bank Jewish settlements.

Traces the histories of Middle Eastern countries, describing each country's climate, plants and animals, ethnic groups, languages, religion, settlement patterns, and demographic trends, and discussing industry, resources, government, and the development and struggles of the peoples from antiquity to the early twenty-first century.

Presents double-page spreads featuring maps, architectural reconstructions, objects and scenes of life during the defining moments in Biblical history.

Contains approximately three thousand alphabetically arranged entries that provide information about significant people, places, and events in the history of the Middle East and North Africa since 1800, and includes maps, genealogies, a glossary, and an index.

Provides an overview of the history, geography, politics, economics, and other features of the countries of the Middle East and Central Asia.

Examines events, trends, and historical figures associated with the Middle East during the First World War, and includes comments from authors David Fromkin and David R. Woodward.

[Pt.1] Looks at the history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and the historical claims to the land made by both sides. [Pt.2] Examines the obstacles that have prevented Israel and the Palestinians from being able to compromise. (Part 1:46 min.; Part 2: 51 min.).

Describes the history, government and politics, culture, and economy of each country in South Asia and the Middle East.