The Middle East
By: [editor, Daniel C. Diller ; associate editor, John L. Moore].
Contributors: Diller, Daniel C., 1959-; Moore, John Leo, 1927-; Congressional Quarterly, inc.
Edition: 8th ed., expanded reference ed.
Publisher: Congressional Quarterly
Published: 1995
Place of publication: Washington, D.C
Language: eng
Number of pages: 512
Subjects: Middle East -- Politics and government -- 1979-
Description: The Middle East provides an historical context, helping readers understand the complex issues that shape the region. The book examines topics such as the Arab-Israeli conflict, the region's oil industry, and Islam's role. Profiles of nations and their leaders, a chronology of major events (1900-1993), key documents, and a bibliography are included.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (p. [493]-498) and index.
Map of Middle East on endpaper.