The Middle East: A HistoryPraised for its straightforward and accessible style, this text provides a general introduction to the chief elements in Middle Eastern history, allowing readers to proceed into more specialized topics and themes with a solid understanding of the most current scholarship in the field. |
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Geographic Prologue | 3 |
PreIslamic Politics and Society in the Middle East | 9 |
The Mediterranean and the Middle East FRONT ENDPAPERS | 11 |
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