 | offers one of the most broad and in-depth treatments available on the subject. |
| presents strong analyses of Iran, Lebanon and Jordan. |
| emphasizes early Lebanon and its foundation for the dramatic importance of Lebanon beginning in 1975. |
| explores Iran and the basis for its Islamic Revolution in 1978. |
| integrates coverage of Iran and the Ottoman Empire. |
| provides an extensive historical timeline in each chapter to increase and expedite comprehension of material. |
| includes the day as well as the month and year events occurred (where crucial or appropriate). |
| shows the relationship among the events for each period. |
| concludes with a unique, integrated overview of Middle Eastern events from 1958 to 1995 that discusses the illusory nature of apparent independence in 1958 (Ch 15: The Challenge of Freedom After 1958). |
| adds visual appeal with 15 conveniently placed maps--drawn by the author--which emphasize particular geographical parts of the text (i.e., The Gulf, the Suez Canal and the Sea of Marmora and Straits). |
| features an extensive index, making the text an indespensible reference tool for students long after the course is over. |
his fascinating and insightful text examines the tumultuous history of the Middle East from
1800 to 1958, integrating developments all over the region into a comprehensible narrative that
enables students to see the connection between significant historical events and the effects
particular developments had upon one another.
