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The Middle East: 2000 Years Of History From The Rise Of Christianity to the Present Day
Paperback / softback
Main Details
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The Middle East: 2000 Years Of History From The Rise Of Christianity to the Present Day
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| Authors and Contributors |
By (author) Bernard Lewis
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| Physical Properties |
| Format:Paperback / softback | | Pages:448 | | Dimensions(mm): Height 198,Width 156 |
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| ISBN/Barcode |
9781842121399
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| Classifications | Dewey:956 |
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| Illustrations |
7 Maps
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Publishing Details |
| Publisher |
Orion Publishing Co
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| Imprint |
Weidenfeld & Nicolson
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| Publication Date |
3 December 2001 |
| Publication Country |
United Kingdom
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Description
An examination of how history has shaped the identity of the Middle East. Most of its modern states are of recent origin, yet the region is the birthplace of three religions and many civilizations. Bernard Lewis, a world respected historian of the Middle East, discusses the countries and frontiers, their religions and communities, language and loyalties, and Middle Eastern perceptions of outsiders. He also considers the effect of alien ideas and influences including liberalism, nationalism, fascism, socialism and democracy.
Author Biography
Bernard Lewis is a world-respected authority on Islamic and Middle Eastern history.
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