north africa

"North Africa has ancient pyramids-and modern factories. Huge cities sit by the Nile River and the Mediterranean Sea. There are also vast areas of empty desert. North Africa is a complex and changing region"--Provided by publisher.

"This book provides detailed coverage of all of the key conflict-related developments since the Arab Spring, a seminal event that began in December 2010 and continues to have a major influence on events in the Middle East, North Africa, and beyond"--Provided by publisher.

Presents a comprehensive history of America's conflict with Barbary pirates who, during 1784 and 1785, conducted a series of raids on American shipping, thus interfering with U.S. trade endeavors in the Mediterranean.

Looks at sixteen countries in North and central Africa, covering the wildlife, landscapes, history, and culture.

An introduction to North African cultures, discussing their family life, politics, and more.

Provides an introduction to the social, cultural, economic, historical, and religious practices and beliefs of the Middle East and North Africa.

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.

A history of the land and people of the geographic entity known as North Africa, featuring individual discussions of Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, and Libya.

A twelve-year-old boy captured by Muslim pirates is forced into a life of piracy and slave trading.

Provides an introduction to the history, religion, land, climate, and languages of North Africa and examines ancient Egyptian culture and society, the Berbers and Phoenicians, the Arab conquest, the Moors and Ottomans, the colonial era, and their struggle for independence.