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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 turbulent history of Middle Eastern and European relations, as well as their cultural differences, in an attempt to explain how the rift between the two developed from the fifteenth century through the twenty-first.

Combines clear, analytical text with full-color maps and graphics to provide a comprehensive guide to the politics and conflicts of the Middle East including the Arab-Israeli Wars, Iran and Iraq, U.S. presence and military spending, and the impact of Middle Eastern policies on the world.

Examines the reasons why the Islamic civilization, once the world leader on most fronts, including military, economic, and cultural, was overtaken by the West.

Traces the origins, spread, development, and modern practices of Islam.

Surveys the history of the Middle East since World War I and discusses the Persian Gulf War of 1991.