A concise history of the Middle East
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A concise history of the Middle East
Westview Press, c1999
6th ed
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Graduate School of Asian and African Area Studies, Kyoto Universityグローバル専攻
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Includes bibliographical references (p. 405-426) and index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
The sixth edition of Arthur Goldschmidts widely acclaimed text has been extensively revised to reflect the latest scholarship and the most recent events in the Middle East, including an updated concluding chapter on events since Rabins assassination. As an introduction to the history of this turbulent region from the beginnings of Islam to the present day, the book is distinguished by its clear style, broad scope, and balanced treatment. Written for college students, the text assumes no prior knowledge of Middle Eastern history. It focuses on the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture, the influence of the West, the modernization efforts of Middle Eastern governments, the struggle of various peoples for political independence, the course of the Arab-Israeli conflict, the reassertion of Islamic values and power, the aftermath of the Gulf War, and issues surrounding the Palestinian Question. }The sixth edition of Arthur Goldschmidts widely acclaimed text has been extensively revised to reflect the latest scholarship and the most recent events in the Middle East, including an updated concluding chapter on events since Rabins assassination.
As an introduction to the history of this turbulent region from the beginnings of Islam to the present day, the book is distinguished by its clear style, broad scope, and balanced treatment. Written for college students, the text assumes no prior knowledge of Middle Eastern history. It focuses on the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture, the influence of the West, the modernization efforts of Middle Eastern governments, the struggle of various peoples for political independence, the course of the Arab-Israeli conflict, the reassertion of Islamic values and power, the aftermath of the Gulf War, and issues surrounding the Palestinian Question. The sixth edition also includes a detailed and updated chronology of events from 570 to 1994, a glossary of names and terms, and a bibliographic essay listing books and other sources that will prove helpful to both teachers and students. Maps, tables, and figures enhance the value of this edition. }
Table of Contents
- Introduction The Middle East Before Muhammad The Prophet of Mecca What Is Islam? The Early Arab Conquests The High Caliphate Shiis and Turks, Crusaders and Mongols Islamic Civilization Firearms, Slaves, and Empires European Interests and Imperialism Westernizing Reform in the Nineteenth Century The Rise of Nationalism The Roots of Arab Bitterness Modernizing Rulers in the Independent States Egypts Struggle for Independence The Contest for Palestine Israels Rebirth and the Rise of Arab Nationalism War and the Quest for Peace The Reassertion of Islamic Power
- The Gulf War and the Peace Process
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