A concise history of the Middle East
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A concise history of the Middle East
Westview Press, c2016
11th ed
- : pbk
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  Kanagawa
  Niigata
  Toyama
  Ishikawa
  Fukui
  Yamanashi
  Nagano
  Gifu
  Shizuoka
  Aichi
  Mie
  Shiga
  Kyoto
  Osaka
  Hyogo
  Nara
  Wakayama
  Tottori
  Shimane
  Okayama
  Hiroshima
  Yamaguchi
  Tokushima
  Kagawa
  Ehime
  Kochi
  Fukuoka
  Saga
  Nagasaki
  Kumamoto
  Oita
  Miyazaki
  Kagoshima
  Okinawa
  Korea
  China
  Thailand
  United Kingdom
  Germany
  Switzerland
  France
  Belgium
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Includes index
Description and Table of Contents
Description
An introduction to the history of this turbulent region from the beginnings of Islam to the present day, this widely acclaimed text by Arthur Goldschmidt Jr. is distinguished by its clear style, broad scope, and balanced treatment. This book explores 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 Arab-Israeli conflict, the reassertion of Islamic values and power, the issues surrounding the Palestinian Question, and the post-9/11 Middle East.The eleventh edition has been fully revised to reflect the most recent events in, and concerns of, the region, including an expanded and more nuanced discussion of the War on Terrorism" and the Arab uprisings, coverage of the rise of ISIS, and a new chapter on the growing environmental problems of the region. In addition, the authors have incorporated new scholarship on the early history to provide a fuller picture of the political shifts and socioeconomic concerns of that time. With updated bibliographical sketches, chronology and glossary, A Concise History of the Middle East remains an essential text for students of Middle East history.
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations List of Boxes Preface 1. Introduction 2. The Middle East Before Muhammad 3. The First Muslim Revolution 4. The Early Arab Conquests 5. The High Caliphate 6. Shi'ites and Turks, Crusaders and Mongols 7. Islamic Civilization 8. Firearms, Slaves, and Empires 9. European Interests and Imperialism 10. Westernizing Reform in the Nineteenth Century 11. The Rise of Nationalism 12. The Roots of Arab Bitterness 13. Modernizing Rulers in the Independent States 14. Egypt and the Fertile Crescent Under European Control 15. The Contest for Palestine 16. Israel's Rebirth and the Rise of Arab Nationalism 17. War and the Quest for Peace 18. The Reassertion of Islamic Power 19. The Gulf War and the Peace Process 20. The War on Terrorism 21. In the Season of Arab Discontent 22. Changing Middle Eastern Environments: Issues, Risks and Sustainability Appendix 1: Basic Statistics for Middle Eastern Countries Appendix 2: Muslim Sects: Major Schools, Notable Branches Chronology Glossary Index
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