This time, with the advice and help of karl yambert, our editor, we have pruned our account wherever we could, even as new events and trends had to be added. After introducing the reader to the regions history from the origins of islam in the seventh century, a history of the modern middle east focuses. Middle east category history of afghanistan wikipedia, 2014 afghanistan meaning land of the afghans has been a strategically important location throughout history. Discount middle eastern history books and flat rate shipping of. Reading it 11 years after 911, with all that has happened, gives the hopefulness of the final chapters a particular bitterness. After introducing the reader to the regions history from the origins of islam in the seventh century, a history of the modern middle east focuses on the past two centuries of profound and often dramatic change. A comprehensive history from the worlds foremost authority on the middle east.
Saudi arabia, iran, and the fortyyear rivalry that unraveled culture, religion, and collective memory in the middle east by kim ghattas. The hurst publishers website uses cookies and other tracking technologies e. How the millennial generation is changing the middle east. First printed in 1947, the journal continues to present readers with original and objective research and analysis, as well as source material, on the area from morocco to. The term has come into wider usage as a replacement of the term near east as opposed to the far east beginning in the early 20th century. List of books and articles about middle east history online. Built around a framework of political history, while also carefully integrating social, cultural, and economic developments, this. Reference books middle east, near east and north africa. Apple books has lots of ways to help you find history books youll love. This comprehensive work provides a penetrating analysis of modern middle eastern history, from the ottoman and egyptian reforms, through the challenge of western imperialism, to the american invasion of iraq and irans new influence in the region. A history, ochsenwald and fisher produced a book that successfully tackles the vast and complex subject of middle eastern history. Concise history of the middle east islamic books, islamic.
This small section of the world the birthplace of three great religions has become a tinderbox, where cultures clash. Discover the best middle eastern history in best sellers. It is the most comprehensive onevolume treatment of middle eastern history from the rise of islam to the present time now available, featuring full coverage of the central and peripheral middle east. So, reading or studying these middle eastern history books will help. A history has long been the standard introductory textbook in the field of middle eastern history. With a wealth of history, the middle east has been the star of many books. The book lives up to its title and reputation as just about the best onevolume. Though labeled as a history of the past 2,000 years, its mostly a history of the past 1,400 years. Booktopia buy middle eastern history books online from australias leading online bookstore. Im well aware that my reading diet of books about the middle east, political. It is not just a history of lebanon, but of the modern middle east.
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In a sweeping and vivid survey, renowned historian bernard lewis charts the history of the middle east over the last 2,000 years, from the birth of christianity through the modern era, focusing on. Home to the cradle of civilization, the middle east interchangeable with the near east has seen many of the worlds oldest cultures and civilizations. A history explores how the forces associated with global modernity have shaped the social, economic, cultural, and. Dec 19, 2019 reference books on the ancient near east and ancient egypt considered the cradle of civilization, the history of the middle east begins with the worlds first writing, cities, government and laws. Because it predates 911, it is more of a scholarly introduction than a cultural or political document. Both the format and style are geared for the busy college student, making it a relatively easy read. Browse, buy, and download history books from apple books.
This is a good overview of the history of the middle east. If you continue on this website you will be providing your consent to our use of this information. Born in lebanon and currently a professor of middle eastern studies at johns hopkins university his work in middle eastern politics and culture has garnered ajami the distinguished macarthur fellowship, dream palace presents a compressed history of the middle east and, equally engaging, a highly personal account of the postworld war ii arab. Newly revised and updated to explain events that have occurred since the american occupation of iraq, the second edition of the modern middle east. The previous edition was facetiously titled a decreasingly concise history of the middle east. Located in washington, dc and shipping everywhere, we have a huge selection of nonfiction, literature, dvds, pottery, olive oil, and more from palestine. Cambridge core academic books, journals and resources for middle east history. Home to the cradle of civilization, the middle eastinterchangeable with the near easthas seen many of the worlds oldest cultures and civilizations. The book traces middle east history from before the advent of islam during the medieval era, all the way to turbulent modern times.
Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Middle east books and more books, pottery, olive oil. Middle east syria from its ancient roots to its recent political instability and the syrian civil war, the country has a complex and, at times, tumultuous history. Lewis begins with the christian period, but most of the book covers the history of the middle east after the creation of islam. Countless western researchers and journalists have taken this region. By betty anderson, associate professor of middle east history at boston university a comprehensive assessment of the middle east, from the founding of the ottoman and safavid empires through the presentday protests and upheavals. Online shopping for middle east history books in the books store. I selected each not on the basis of quality, but my rough assessment of a book.
Welcome to our middle east studies hubpage, where you can browse and buy. History of the middle east by peter mansfield, richard. A history of the modern middle east examines the profound and often dramatic transformations of the region in the past two centuries, from the ottoman and egyptian reforms, through the challenge of western imperialism, to the impact of us foreign policies. This history started from the earliest human settlements, continuing through several major pre and postislamic empires through to the nationstates of the middle east. The world library list, best nonfiction war books, books on the israel palestine conflict, best middle east fic. Everyone is heading to the beach, and that can only mean one thing. List of books and articles about middle east history. Middle east books and more is a project of the american educational trust, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization incorporated in 1982 in washington, dc by retired u. Middle east books 2015 new books explore the history of the region and its presentday crises and conflicts. List of books and articles about babylonia and assyria. Middle east history 5 books you must read why to read. A brief history of the last 2,000 years is a welcome departure.
The middle east is rich in history and saturated in blood. Books about the middle east concerned less with current headlines, prognosticating, or analyzing policies seem in short supply, but bernard lewiss the middle east. The high antiquity of civilization in the middle east is largely due to the existence of convenient land bridges and easy sea lanes passable in summer or winter, in. New books in middle eastern studies new books network. Currently, the best middle east history book is the a peace to end all peace. More than 8,000 years ago, people in this part of the world discovered the methods of agriculture that freed them from the need to wander about in search of food as hunters and gatherers. The definitive history of the middle east, thoroughly revised and updated the best overall survey of the politics. Discover the best middle east history in best sellers. It is a valuable resource for those seeking to increase their knowledge and understanding of the middle east. Imperial history of the middle east m,o this 90 second video shows visually who has controlled the middle east over the course of history. The babylonian religion see middle eastern religions was inherited from the older sumerian culture. This history started from the earliest human settlements, continuing through several major pre and postislamic empires through to the nationstates of the middle east today. A list of 10 of the most useful books on the middle easts history, society, religion, and economy.
Bernard lewiss the middle east is a thorough and comprehensive history of the region, though overwhelmingly focused on the muslimarab dominance of this region. The fall of the ottoman empire and the creation of the modern middle east by david fromki. The beauty of the country is matched by lebanons descent into madness. Studying history is essential for good citizenship and moral understanding. Many of these reference works begin with prehistory or civilization in 3100 b. The middle east is a transcontinental region which includes western asia although generally excluding the caucasus and all of egypt which is mostly in north africa. A history of the middle east by peter mansfield this book offers a good overview by a very well respected historian. The written history of afghanistan can be traced back to around 500 bce when the area was under the achaemenid empire.
Middle east books and more books, pottery, olive oil, and more. A brief history of the last 2, 000 years lewis, bernard on. The origins, evolution, and future of islam by reza aslan. The 94 best middle east history books recommended by sam sanders, joshua landis, marina amaral, michael dickson and bodour al qasimi.
The middle east has been called the cradle of civilization. Ian black, the guardian s former middle east editor, is a visiting senior fellow at the. Ancient middle east historical region, asia britannica. An ancient and modern crossroads m,o,t pbs lesson about the middle east. A noted middle east historian, lewis islam and the west, lj 5193 has written a 2000year history of a region stretching from libya to central asia. The definitive history of the middle east, thoroughly revised and updated through 2012one of the most crucial, volatile, and complex regions of the modern world, the middle east has long confounded the dreams of conquerors and peacemakers alike. On facebook, i ran a series listing the most influential modern books on the middle east in the english language. Pages in category books about the middle east the following 21 pages are in this category, out of 21 total.
It is a gritty yet immersive tale of the nature of war and a must read for anyone who wishes to understand the dynamics of the modern middle east. One critic has suggested the book be renamed as a western history of the middle east but i would suggest perhaps a political history of the middle east. Browse our latest titles in the middle eastern world history category to discover your next read from. Now celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, the middle east. Books on individual middle eastern countries, books on the culture of the middle east, the religions and politics of the middle east and books on the conflicts that have beset the region in recent decades. Ill recommend two, together these books should give a basic, but solid understanding of the middle east.