A Short History of the Middle East Author : Gordon Kerr Publisher : Kamera Books Total Pages : 191 Release : 2016 ISBN 10 : 1843446367 ISBN 13 : 9781843446361 Language : EN, FR, DE, ES & NL GET BOOK A Short History of the Middle East Book Description: Situated at the crossroads of three continents, the Middle East has confounded the ambition of conquerors and peacemakers alike. Christianity, Judaism and Islam all had their genesis in the region but with them came not just civilization and religion but also some of the great struggles of history. This book makes sense of the shifting sands of Middle Eastern history, beginning with the early cultures of the area and moving on to the Roman and Persian Empires; the growth of Christianity; the rise of Islam; the invasions from the east; Genghis Khan's Mongol hordes; the Ottoman Turks and the rise of radicalism in the modern world symbolized by Islamic State.
A Short History of the Middle East Author : George Eden Kirk Publisher : Total Pages : 342 Release : 1960 ISBN 10 : UOM:39015001827446 ISBN 13 : Language : EN, FR, DE, ES & NL GET BOOK A Short History of the Middle East Book Description:
A Short History of the Middle East Author : Gordon Kerr Publisher : Oldcastle Books Total Pages : 192 Release : 2016-02-25 ISBN 10 : 9781843446378 ISBN 13 : 1843446375 Language : EN, FR, DE, ES & NL GET BOOK A Short History of the Middle East Book Description: Informative, fascinating and extremely well-researched...Gordon Kerr's book is a mini masterpiece' - ABC Brisbane Situated at the crossroads of three continents, the Middle East has confounded the ambition of conquerors and peacemakers alike. Christianity, Judaism and Islam all had their genesis in the region but with them came not just civilisation and religion but also some of the great struggles of history. A Short History of the Middle East makes sense of the shifting sands of Middle Eastern History, beginning with the early cultures of the area and moving on to the Roman and Persian Empires; the growth of Christianity; the rise of Islam; the invasions from the east; Genghis Khan's Mongol hordes; the Ottoman Turks and the rise of radicalism in the modern world symbolised by Islamic State.
A Short History of the Middle East Author : George E. Kirk Publisher : Routledge Total Pages : 314 Release : 2016-11-10 ISBN 10 : 9781315409122 ISBN 13 : 1315409127 Language : EN, FR, DE, ES & NL GET BOOK A Short History of the Middle East Book Description: This book, first published in 1948, grew out of a series of lectures delivered since the War at the Middle East Centre for Arab Studies to British students who required a solid grounding in Middle East history and politics to assist in fitting them for active careers in the region. These lectures, by a leading specialist on Middle Eastern history, generated such interest that they were adapted and published in book form for a wider reading public. The book forms a comprehensive introduction to the history of the Middle East.
A Short History of the Middle East from the Rise of Islam to Modern Times Author : George Eden Kirk Publisher : Total Pages : 308 Release : 1957 ISBN 10 : UOM:39015038728153 ISBN 13 : Language : EN, FR, DE, ES & NL GET BOOK A Short History of the Middle East from the Rise of Islam to Modern Times Book Description:
The Middle East and North Africa Author : Publisher : Total Pages : Release : 1971 ISBN 10 : UOM:39015070323558 ISBN 13 : Language : EN, FR, DE, ES & NL GET BOOK The Middle East and North Africa Book Description: Includes "Who's who in the Middle East and North Africa."
Routledge Library Editions History of the Middle East Author : Various Publisher : Routledge Total Pages : 3528 Release : 2021-08-25 ISBN 10 : 9781315391175 ISBN 13 : 1315391171 Language : EN, FR, DE, ES & NL GET BOOK Routledge Library Editions History of the Middle East Book Description: This multi-volume set of reissued classics brings together a collection of titles that touch on many key aspects of the history of the Middle East. From the early explorers of Arabia to the 1979 revolution in Iran, via histories of places as varied as the UAE and Zanzibar, the analysis of Nazi policies towards the Arab East, and a close reading of the territorial foundations of the Gulf states, the books collected here form a wide-ranging and eclectic study of the history of the region.
A Concise History of the Middle East Author : Arthur Goldschmidt Jr. Publisher : Routledge Total Pages : 502 Release : 2018-08-31 ISBN 10 : 9780429850455 ISBN 13 : 042985045X Language : EN, FR, DE, ES & NL GET BOOK A Concise History of the Middle East Book Description: A Concise History of the Middle East provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of this turbulent region. Spanning from pre-Islam to the present day, it explores the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture, the influence of the West, modernization efforts in the Middle East, the struggle of various peoples for political independence, the Arab–Israel conflict, the reassertion of Islamic values and power, the issues surrounding the Palestinian Question, and the Middle East post-9/11 and post-Arab uprisings. The twelfth edition has been fully revised to reflect the most recent events in, and concerns of, the region, including the presence of ISIS and other non-state actors, the civil wars in Syria and Yemen, and the refugee crisis. New parts and part timelines will help students grasp and contextualize the long and complicated history of the region. With updated biographical sketches and glossary, and a new concluding chapter, this book remains the quintessential text for students of Middle East history.
A Short History of the Middle East Author : George Edward Kirk Publisher : Total Pages : 342 Release : 1961 ISBN 10 : OCLC:1260577956 ISBN 13 : Language : EN, FR, DE, ES & NL GET BOOK A Short History of the Middle East Book Description:
A Short History of the Middle East from the Rise of Islam to Modern Times Author : George Edward Kirk Publisher : Total Pages : 342 Release : 1961 ISBN 10 : OCLC:493341806 ISBN 13 : Language : EN, FR, DE, ES & NL GET BOOK A Short History of the Middle East from the Rise of Islam to Modern Times Book Description: