A Short History of the Middle East
A Short History of the Middle East

Author: George E. Kirk

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2016-11-10

Total Pages: 387

ISBN-13: 1315409127

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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
A Short History of the Middle East

Author: Gordon Kerr

Publisher: Short History

Published: 2016

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9781843446361

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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 History of the Middle East
A History of the Middle East

Author: Georges Corm

Publisher: Garnet & Ithaca Press

Published: 2010

Total Pages: 236

ISBN-13: 9781859642207

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Offers an account of the history of the Middle East from before Islam. In order to paint a true picture of this complex part of the world, situated at the crossroads of three continents, this work examines the 'geographical foundations' on which the Anatolian, Iranian, Mesopotamian and Egyptian empires were built.

A Concise History of the Middle East
A Concise History of the Middle East

Author: Ibrahim Al-Marashi

Publisher: Taylor & Francis

Published: 2024-10-07

Total Pages: 464

ISBN-13: 1040108806

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A Concise History of the Middle East provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of this region. Spanning from the pre-Islamic era to the present, it explores the evolution of Middle Eastern institutions and culture, the influence of European colonialism and Western imperialism, regional modernization efforts, the struggle of various peoples for political independence, the Arab–Israeli conflict, the reassertion of Islamist values and power, the issues surrounding the Palestinian Question, and the Middle East following 9/11, the 2011 Arab uprisings, and the regional crisis that erupted after 7 October 2023. The thirteenth edition has been fully revised to reflect the most recent events in, and concerns of, the region, including its future in the face of climate change and challenges in Iraq, and developments in the Israeli–Palestinian conflict. In addition, the important role of Middle Eastern women in the history of the region is woven into the narrative. New parts and part timelines will help students grasp and contextualize the long and complicated history of the region. With updated biographical sketches and a new concluding chapter, this book remains the quintessential text for students of Middle East history.

The Arabs
The Arabs

Author: Heinz Halm

Publisher:

Published: 2007

Total Pages: 200

ISBN-13:

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The history of Arabia is inextricably tied to the history of Islam. The Prophet Muhammad came from Arabia, and the most important religious centers for Muslims are located in the Arab cities of Mecca and Medina. However, Arabs already had a history reaching back over one and a half millennia when Muhammad entered the stage. Since the ninth century B.C.E., they had been an integral force in determining the fate of the Middle East, establishing themselves as a major power in the seventh century C.E. and with the rise of the caliphate expanding the borders of the Arab world far beyond the Middle East into North Africa and Spain, and even into France. Since that time, Arab history has been intimately connected with European history. Medieval European arts and sciences would have been unthinkable without the brilliant culture of the Arab empire. Only in the modern era has this relationship been marked by a growing European hegemony, which continues to encumber relations between the West and the Arab world to the present day. In this volume, Heinz Halm offers a compact and comprehensible overview of the history and culture of the Arabs from the first references in the inscriptions of Assyrian kings to the most recent developments of contemporary Arab nations. -- From https://www.amazon.co.uk (April 6, 2017).

A Short History of the Middle East, From the Rise of Islam to Modern Times
A Short History of the Middle East, From the Rise of Islam to Modern Times

Author: George E (George Eden) 1911- Kirk

Publisher: Hassell Street Press

Published: 2021-09-09

Total Pages: 314

ISBN-13: 9781013437168

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A History of the Middle East
A History of the Middle East

Author: Peter Mansfield

Publisher: Penguin UK

Published: 2010-09-02

Total Pages: 628

ISBN-13: 0141966572

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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 third 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.

A Short History of the World
A Short History of the World

Author: Geoffrey Blainey

Publisher: Ivan R. Dee

Published: 2003-03-08

Total Pages: 480

ISBN-13: 1461709865

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A superb history of the world's people during the last four million years, beginning before the human race moved out of Africa to explore and settle the other continents. Mr. Blainey explores the development of technology and skills, the rise of major religions, and the role of geography, considering both the larger patterns and the individual nature of history. A delightful read, gracefully written, and full of odd and interesting pieces of information as well as thoughtful comparisons that span both time and space. —William L. O'Neill

A Short History of the Middle Ages, Sixth Edition
A Short History of the Middle Ages, Sixth Edition

Author: Barbara H. Rosenwein

Publisher: University of Toronto Press

Published: 2022-12-21

Total Pages: 532

ISBN-13: 1487541015

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In this new edition of A Short History of the Middle Ages, Barbara H. Rosenwein offers a panoramic view of the medieval world from Iceland to China and from Sweden to West Africa. Yet the book never loses sight of the main contours of the period (c.300 to c.1500) or of the fate of the heirs of the Roman Empire. Its lively and informative narrative covers the major events, political and religious movements, men and women, saints and sinners, economic and cultural changes, ideals, fears, and fantasies of the period in Europe, Byzantium, and the Islamic world. A comprehensive new map program, updated for the global reach of this edition, offers a way to visualize the era’s enormous political, economic, and religious changes. Line drawings make clear archaeological finds and architectural structures All of the maps, genealogies, and figures in the book, as well as practice questions and suggested answers, are available at utphistorymatters.com,