The Middle East Since 1945 (Teach Yourself History)
by Stewart Ross
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This much needed new edition provides a complete and essential guide to this fast developing, ever changing and often tense region. This book, fully updated for 2024, examines the origins and development of the events which have dominated the headlines for the last seven decades. Covering everything from religion and politics in the aftermath of the Second World War to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, terrorism, war in Iraq and Syria and the extraordinary economic growth of the Gulf states, show more it will change the way you think about the region and provide balance and clarity. show lessTags
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Stewart Ross is a prize-winning author of books for children, and has written two novels, several plays, two librettos, and several widely acclaimed historical works. His books have been translated into about a dozen languages. After several years teaching at various institutions Stewart has become one of Britain's most prolific and popular show more authors. He has published over 175 titles for adults and children. Ross is also a frequent, popular speaker to student and adult audiences. His book, The Story of Scotland has won two literary awards. (Bowker Author Biography) show less
Common Knowledge
- Important places
- Middle East
- Original language
- English
Classifications
- Genres
- Nonfiction, History, General Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality
- DDC/MDS
- 956.04 — History & geography History of Asia Middle East Asia: Turkey, Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan Middle East 1945-1980; 20th Century
- LCC
- DS63.1 .R67 — History of Europe, Asia, Africa and Oceania Asia History of Asia Middle East. Southwestern Asia. Ancient Orient. History
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- Languages
- English
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 7
- ASINs
- 3
