The Longman Companion to the Middle East Since 1914

Author: Ritchie Ovendale
ISBN: 0582315557

A guide to the history of the modern Middle East. This text explores the foundation of Israel; the Suez crisis; the significance of oil; the Arab-Israeli wars and the peace process; the rise of the revolutionary Islam; the Palestinian issue; the troubles of Lebanon; the Iran-Iraq War; and the Gulf War and its aftermath. There is also a section on the religions and sects of the region. Containing annotated chronologies of key topics and processes, the text also includes notes on treaties, alliances and United Nations Resolutions.

Publisher: Longman
Publish Date: 1998

Subjects: History / Middle East / General

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