Short History of the Middle East, A: From Ancient Empires to Islamic State: A Pocket Essential History of the Middle East

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Short History of the Middle East, A: From Ancient Empires to Islamic State: A Pocket Essential History of the Middle East Gordon Kerr Summary Situated at the crossroads of three co ntinents, the Middle East has confounded the ambition of conquerors and peacemakers alike. Situated at the crossroads of three continents, the Middle East has confounded the ambition of conquerors and peacemakers alike. Christianity, Judaism and Islam all had their genesis in the region but with them came not just civilization and religion but also some of the great struggles of history. This book makes sense of the shifting sands of Middle Eastern history, beginning with the early cultures of the area and moving on to the Roman and Persian Empires; the growth of Christianity; the rise of Islam; the invasions from the east; Genghis Khan's Mongol hordes; the Ottoman Turks and the rise of radicalism in the modern world symbolized by Islamic State. Highlights Easy to enjoy: 192 pages · Paperback By Gordon Kerr Details ISBN: 9781843446361 Author: Gordon Kerr Format: Paperback Pages: 192 Language: English Publication date: 25 February 2016 Condition: Used – Like New About the author Gordon Kerr · Publisher: Short History More about this book Show more