| A Concise History of the Middle East Contributor(s): Jr, Arthur Goldschmidt (Author), Davidson, Lawrence (Author), Weiner, Tom (Read by) |
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ISBN: 1441739807 ISBN-13: 9781441739803 Publisher: Blackstone Audiobooks OUR PRICE: $40.46 Product Type: MP3 CD - Other Formats Published: June 2010 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - History | Middle East - General |
| Dewey: 956 |
| Physical Information: 0.6" H x 5.3" W x 7.4" (0.25 lbs) |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - Middle East |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher Description: The ninth edition of this widely acclaimed text has been extensively revised to reflect the latest scholarship and the most recent events in the Middle East. As an introduction to the history of this turbulent region from the beginnings of Islam to the present day, the book is distinguished by its clear style, broad scope, and balanced treatment. It focuses on the evolution of Islamic institutions and culture, the influence of the West, the modernization efforts of Middle Eastern governments, the struggle of various peoples for political independence, the course of the Arab-Israeli conflict, the reassertion of Islamic values and power, the issues surrounding the Palestinian Question, and the roles of Iraq and Iran in the post-9/11 Middle East. |
Contributor Bio(s): Davidson, Lawrence: - Lawrence Davidson is a professor of history at West Chester University in Pennsylvania. He is the author ofAmerica's Palestine: Popular and Official Perceptions from Balfour to Israeli Statehood, Foreign Policy, Inc.: Privatizing America's National Interest, and coauthor of A Concise History of the Middle East. Weiner, Tom: -Tom Weiner, a dialogue director and voice artist best known for his roles in video games and television shows such as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Transformers, is an Earphones Award winner and Audie Award finalist. He is a former member of the Oregon Shakespeare Festival. Jr, Arthur Goldschmidt: -Arthur Goldschmidt Jr. is professor emeritus of Middle Eastern history at Pennsylvania State University. He is the author of Modern Egypt: Foundation of a Nation-State and the recipient of the Amoco Foundation Award for Outstanding Teaching and the 2000 Middle East Studies Association Mentoring Award. |