A History of the Middle East: 5th Edition by Peter Mansfield

Description The best overall survey of the politics, regional rivalries and economics of the contemporary Arab world’ – Washington Post. Over the centuries the Middle East has confounded the dreams of conquerors and peacemakers alike. This now-classic book follows the historic struggles of the region over the last two hundred years, from Napoleon’s assault on Egypt, through the slow decline and fall of the Ottoman Empire, to the painful emergence of modern nations. It is now fully updated with extensive new material examining recent developments including the aftermaths of the ‘Arab Spring’, the continuing Arab-Israeli conflict and the Syrian and Yemeni civil wars. Customers Also Liked Related products The Making of the Modern Middle East: A Personal History by Jeremy Bowen Revolutions: How they changed history and what they mean today Edited by Peter Furtado The Silk Roads: The Extraordinary History that created your World – Illustrated Edition by Peter Frankopan Reviews