A History of the Middle East, Second Edition, Peter Mansfield B4

Over the centuries, the Middle East has confounded the dreams of conquerors and peasemakers alike. Its huge oil reserves have given it global econoic importance, as well as unique strategic value. In this classic work, Peter Mansfield follows the historic struggles of the region over the last two hundred years, from Napoleon's assult on Egypt through the slow decline and fall of the Ottoman Empire to the painful emergence of today's modern nations, the Palestinian question and Islamic resurgence. Fro this newly revised edition, Middle East expert Nicolas Pelham has updated the text, examining recient developments, including the turbulent events in Afghanistan, the troubled relationship between the U.S. and Iraq, the continuing Arab-Israeli conflict and the rise of Islamic Jihad. ISBN: 0-14-303433-2