A Companion to the History of the Middle East offers a fresh account of the multifaceted and multi-layered history of this region.


A fresh account of the multifaceted and multi-layered history of the Middle East
Comprises 26 newly-commissioned essays by leading international scholars
Primarily focused on the modern and contemporary periods
Covers religious, social, cultural, economic, political and military history
Treats the region as four differentiated political units – Iran, Turkey, Israel and the Arab world
Includes a section on current issues, such as oil, urban growth, the role of women, and democratic human rights