Title: The Middle East
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.
Subjects: Politics and government, Relations
Places: Middle East
Time periods: 1979-