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The Middle East : A Brief History of the Last 2, 000 Years

by Bernard Lewis
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2,000 years of Middle Eastern history.

"The Middle East: A Brief History of the Last 2,000 Years" is an excellent read for those interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the Middle East's past. Bernard Lewis provides readers with a detailed account of Middle Eastern history covering the political, social, and cultural transformations of the region. The book is well researched and engaging and would serve as an excellent resource for students of Middle Eastern history or a casual reader seeking knowledge on the region.

  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (1996)
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The Middle East : A Brief History of the Last 2, 000 Years

by Bernard Lewis
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ISBN: 9780684832807
Authors: Bernard Lewis
Publisher: Scribner
Date of Publication: 1997-08-07
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Sociology, History, Politics, Religion
Related Topics: History, Politics, World History, Historical, Politics, Ancient History, Sociology, History, World History, History
Goodreads rating: 3.81
(rated by 2266 readers)

Description

In a sweeping and vivid survey, renowned historian Bernard Lewis charts the history of the Middle East over the last 2,000 years, from the birth of Christianity through the modern era, focusing on the successive transformations that have shaped it.Drawing on material from a multitude of sources, including the work of archaeologists and scholars, Lewis chronologically traces the political, economical, social, and cultural development of the Middle East, from Hellenization in antiquity to the impact of westernization on Islamic culture. Meticulously researched, this enlightening narrative explores the patterns of history that have repeated themselves in the Middle East.From the ancient conflicts to the current geographical and religious disputes between the Arabs and the Israelis, Lewis examines the ability of this region to unite and solve its problems and asks if, in the future, these unresolved conflicts will ultimately lead to the ethnic and cultural factionalism that tore apart the former Yugoslavia.Elegantly written, scholarly yet accessible, The Middle East is the most comprehensive single volume history of the region ever written from the world’s foremost authority on the Middle East.
 

2,000 years of Middle Eastern history.

"The Middle East: A Brief History of the Last 2,000 Years" is an excellent read for those interested in gaining a comprehensive understanding of the Middle East's past. Bernard Lewis provides readers with a detailed account of Middle Eastern history covering the political, social, and cultural transformations of the region. The book is well researched and engaging and would serve as an excellent resource for students of Middle Eastern history or a casual reader seeking knowledge on the region.

  • National Book Critics Circle Award Nominee for General Nonfiction (1996)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.