The Middle East For Dummies
| Author | : Craig S. Davis |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 408 |
| Release | : 2011-03-10 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9781118053935 |
| ISBN-13 | : 1118053931 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (931 Downloads) |
Download or read book The Middle East For Dummies written by Craig S. Davis and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2011-03-10 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Demystifies the area's culture, politics, and religions Explore Middle Eastern history from ancient to modern times Looking to better understand the Middle East? This plain-English guide explains the importance of the region, especially in light of recent events. You'll meet its people and their leaders, discover the differences and similarities between Arab and Western mindsets, and examine the wars and conflicts - including the Israeli-Palestinian turmoil - that led up to the current political situation. The Dummies Way * Explanations in plain English * "Get in, get out" information * Icons and other navigational aids * Tear-out cheat sheet * Top ten lists * A dash of humor and fun
