The Everything Middle East Book: The Nations, Their Histories, and Their Conflicts (Everything (History & Travel))
by By Fellure, Jacob M.
Category: History , Middle East , General

Fellure (Middle East Cross-Cultural Association) explains the history, culture, and politics of the region in simple terms in this reference for general readers and students in high school and up. He examines early civilizations of the region, the roots of Judaism, Christianity, and Islam, and the histories of six countries, and discusses tough issues such as Islamic militancy, ethnic divisions, and historical memory. The appealing layout, with its larger print, accessible language, and boxed facts, lacks only one thing: photos. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)