The Middle East
By: Philip Steele ; foreword by Paul Adams
Series: Kingfisher knowledge
Publisher: Kingfisher
Published: 2006
Place of publication: London
Language: eng
Number of pages: 63
ISBN-13: 9780753413234; 9780753413944
Subjects: Juvenile literature; History; Civilization; Social life and customs; Geography; Politics and government; Religion; Economic conditions; Economic history; Manners and customs
Description: This book takes a close look at the people and places of this diverse and fascinating region, from the world's first civilisations built around its rivers to the countries that play a central role in today's world. Find out where different religions were born and how they shaped nations and cultures. Discover ancient trading routes, centuries-old monuments and modern capitals. Learn about cooperation and conflict, oil and resources, today's troubles and hopes for the future. Stunning photographs and thought-provoking digital artwork captures the essence of the Middle East, while compelling text guides the reader through a wealth of information. Each chapter encourages the reader to discover more through links to websites, books and places to visit, and also suggests possible career opportunities.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references (page 58) and index.
Table of contents: title: Foreword; title: Chapter 1: PEOPLE AND PLACES; title: Where in the world?; title: Land and climate; title: Peoples and languages; title: Holy lands; title: Where civilisation began; title: The march of empires; title: Arts and culture; title: Merchants and bazaars; title: Resources and work; title: Hopes and fears; title: Summary; title: Chapter 2: MODERN NATIONS; title: International cooperation; title: Turkey; title: Syria; title: Lebanon; title: Israel; title: Palestinian territories; title: Egypt; title: Jordan; title: Saudi Arabia; title: Yemen and Oman; title: The Gulf States; title: Iraq; title: Iran; title: Afghanistan; title: Reference; title: Glossary; title: Index; title: Acknowledgements