Ebook: A History of the Middle East
Author: Mansfield Peter, Pelham Nicolas
- Tags: Ancient History: To C 500 CE, HISTORY--Ancient--General, HISTORY--Civilization, HISTORY--Modern--General, Medieval History, Modern History To 20th Century: C 1700 To C 1900, History, Middle East -- History -- 19th century, Middle East -- History -- 20th century, Middle East -- History -- 21st century, HISTORY -- Ancient -- General, HISTORY -- Civilization, HISTORY -- Modern -- General, Middle East
- Year: 2019
- Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd
- City: Middle East
- Edition: 5th Edition
- Language: English
- epub
The definitive history of the Middle East, now updated in its fifth edition
'The best overall survey of the politics, regional rivalries and economics of the contemporary Arab world' Washington Post
Over the centuries the Middle East has confounded the dreams of conquerors and peacemakers alike. This now-classic book follows the historic struggles of the region over the last two hundred years, from Napoleon's assault on Egypt, through the slow decline and fall of the Ottoman Empire, to the painful emergence of modern nations. It is now fully updated with extensive new material examining recent developments including the aftermaths of the 'Arab Spring', the continuing Arab-Israeli conflict and the Syrian and Yemeni civil wars.
'An excellent political overview' Guardian