Items related to A History of the Middle East: 4th Edition
Over the centuries the Middle East has confounded the dreams of conquerors and peacemakers alike. This now-classic book, fully updated to 2009, 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, the Palestinian question and Islamic resurgence.
For this fourth edition, Economist journalist and Middle East correspondent Nicolas Pelham has written an extensive new chapter examining recent developments throughout the Middle East, including the invasions of Iraq and Afghanistan, the situation in Iran, the continuing Arab-Israeli conflict and relations with the US under President Obama.
"synopsis" may belong to another edition of this title.
Review:
A brilliantly deft and well-informed guide ... Peter Mansfield compresses the whole tumultuous development of this vast region into 350 coherent, dispassionate and remarkably inclusive pages (The Times Educational Supplement)
About the Author:
Peter Mansfield was born in 1928 in India. In 1955 he joined the British Foreign Office and went to Lebanon to study Arabic at the Middle East Centre for Arabic Studies. From 1961 to 1967 he was the Middle East correspondent for the Sunday Times. He became one of Britain's foremost experts on the Middle East. Peter Mansfield died in 1996.
"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.
- PublisherPenguin
- Publication date2013
- ISBN 10 0718199677
- ISBN 13 9780718199678
- BindingPaperback
- Edition number1
- Number of pages592
- Rating
Other Popular Editions of the Same Title
Top Search Results from the AbeBooks Marketplace
Seller Image
A History of the Middle East (Paperback)
Published by
Penguin Books Ltd, London
(2013)
ISBN 10: 0718199677
ISBN 13: 9780718199678
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 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, the Palestinian question and Islamic resurgence. For this third edition, Economist journalist and Middle East correspondent Nicolas Pelham has written an extensive new chapter examining recent developments throughout the Middle East, including bloodshed in Iraq and Afghanistan, the situation in Iran, the continuing Arab-Israeli conflict, relations with the US and recent events in Syria. A History of the Middle East is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand one of the most crucial and volatile nerve centres of the world, and its prospects for the future. Over the centuries the Middle East has confounded the dreams of conquerors and peacemakers alike. This title follows the historic struggles of the region over the years, from Napoleon's assault on Egypt, through the slow decline and fall of the Ottoman Empire, to painful emergence of modern nations, the Palestinian question and Islamic resurgence. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780718199678
Buy New
£ 23.41
Convert currency
Seller Image
A History of the Middle East (Paperback)
Published by
Penguin Books Ltd, London
(2013)
ISBN 10: 0718199677
ISBN 13: 9780718199678
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 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, the Palestinian question and Islamic resurgence. For this third edition, Economist journalist and Middle East correspondent Nicolas Pelham has written an extensive new chapter examining recent developments throughout the Middle East, including bloodshed in Iraq and Afghanistan, the situation in Iran, the continuing Arab-Israeli conflict, relations with the US and recent events in Syria. A History of the Middle East is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand one of the most crucial and volatile nerve centres of the world, and its prospects for the future. Over the centuries the Middle East has confounded the dreams of conquerors and peacemakers alike. This title follows the historic struggles of the region over the years, from Napoleon's assault on Egypt, through the slow decline and fall of the Ottoman Empire, to painful emergence of modern nations, the Palestinian question and Islamic resurgence. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780718199678
Buy New
£ 22.03
Convert currency
Seller Image
A History of the Middle East (Paperback)
Published by
Penguin Books Ltd, London
(2013)
ISBN 10: 0718199677
ISBN 13: 9780718199678
New
Paperback
Quantity: 1
Seller:
Rating
Book Description Paperback. Condition: new. Paperback. 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, the Palestinian question and Islamic resurgence. For this third edition, Economist journalist and Middle East correspondent Nicolas Pelham has written an extensive new chapter examining recent developments throughout the Middle East, including bloodshed in Iraq and Afghanistan, the situation in Iran, the continuing Arab-Israeli conflict, relations with the US and recent events in Syria. A History of the Middle East is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand one of the most crucial and volatile nerve centres of the world, and its prospects for the future. Over the centuries the Middle East has confounded the dreams of conquerors and peacemakers alike. This title follows the historic struggles of the region over the years, from Napoleon's assault on Egypt, through the slow decline and fall of the Ottoman Empire, to painful emergence of modern nations, the Palestinian question and Islamic resurgence. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9780718199678
Buy New
£ 22.94
Convert currency