The Middle East: A Political History from 395 to the Present

by Jean-Pierre Filiu

The Middle East, often referred to as the cradle of the three monotheisms, is saturated with symbolism. Situated at the crossroads of Asia, Africa, and Europe, it is a land marked by the rich confluence of religions and peoples. It has also been the focal point of endemic tensions and conflicts, many of which stretch back into the mists of time.

In this new history of the Middle East, Jean-Pierre Filiu looks beyond religion and focuses...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1509556001
• ISBN13: 9781509556007
• Release Date: December 2023
• Publisher: Polity Press
• Length: 382 Pages
• Weight: 1.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.2"