As the title implies, houranis book is a comprehensive history of the arab people as a society. It is based on introductory and graduate courses on the contemporary middle east, which the centers director, dr. A history has long been the standard introductory textbook in the field of middle eastern history. This is the source of much confusion with regard to the nature of islam as a religion. In some places in the middle east, secular culture flourishes. A history of the middle east by peter mansfield this book offers a good overview by a very well respected historian. Mar 20, 2020 carefullyhoned arguments and history, relating to life and conflict in the middle east, with an eye toward the just resolution of historic problems. That saw the overthrow of the shah, the autocratic, modernising ally of the west, by. Do a subject search using the terms below to identify books in the library. The middle east in modern world history examines how global trends over the last 200 years have shaped the middle east and how these trends were affected by the regions development covering a key period in the history of the middle east, this book highlights three major trends within the regions development over the past two centuries.
These are the 6 books about the middle east everybody. A comprehensive history from the worlds foremost authority on the middle east. This list is intended as a timeline of the history of the middle east. Home to the cradle of civilization, the middle eastinterchangeable with the near easthas seen many of the worlds oldest cultures and civilizations. Because it predates 911, it is more of a scholarly introduction than a cultural or political document. A brief history of the last 2,000 years is a welcome departure.
Cambridge histories cambridge histories is the essential reference collection spanning 350 volumes in 10 subject areas. Ancient middle east, history of the region from prehistoric times to the rise of civilizations in mesopotamia, egypt, and other areas. Its a very good introduction on the historic facts of this geographical area not only from a military point of view but also from the economic, social and religious aspects as well. Middle east history books included in this wiki include the a peace to end all peace, all the shahs men, after the prophet, destiny disrupted, six days of war, the crusades, inside the middle. In a sweeping and vivid survey, renowned historian bernard lewis charts the history of the middle east. See more ideas about books, history and middle east. Now celebrating its fiftieth anniversary, the middle east. Keys to understanding the middle east open textbook library. It is the most comprehensive onevolume treatment of middle eastern history from the rise of islam to the present time now available, featuring full coverage of the central and peripheral middle east. A history explores how the forces associated with global modernity have shaped the social, economic, cultural, and political life in the region. List of books and articles about middle east history. After introducing the reader to the regions history from the origins of islam in the seventh century, a history of the modern middle east focuses. The gaps between them have been filled with dictatorship, xenophobia, and fundamental ism.
Jul 18, 20 ive included both palestinian and israeli works. This history started from the earliest human settlements, continuing through several major pre and postislamic empires through to the nationstates of the middle east today. It is an exhaustive guide of developments happened in the region, from the political side the reactionary colonial politics, the battle of ideas, nationalism, war, purging state of affairs, search of identities and and so on. Middle east books and more books, pottery, olive oil, and more. It is intended to serve the needs of teachers and students in college survey courses in modern european history and american history, as well as in modern western civilization and world cultures. This small section of the world the birthplace of three great religions has become a tinderbox, where cultures clash in seemingly endless rounds of violence. The history of the caliphate is the history of islams political development.
Forbes magazine the lost history of christianity by philip jenkins offers a revolutionary view of the history of the christian church. The book s coauthor, melinda mcclimans, has taught these and other courses with him, as well as her own, for the past 15 years. I n the course of 1979, three events changed the middle east. The history of the middle east, presented in this book with loads of accuracy and objectivity is showing us what happens when for various reasons areas are not allowed to develop by themselves. List of books and articles about middle east history online. The 98 best middle east history books recommended by sam sanders, joshua landis, marina amaral, michael dickson and bodour al qasimi. Ibrahim fraihats latest book, iran and saudi arabia. The middle east with its particular characteristics was not to emerge until the late second millennium ad. Built around a framework of political history, while also carefully.
The languages, cultural, religious and sectarian communities of the region, and selected turning points and. Middle east history 5 books you must read why to read. Alam payind, has been teaching for the past 30 years. Jo tatchell recommends the best books on desert nations, philip mansel on the levant. What are some good books to read and understand the history. Countless western researchers and journalists have taken this region.
Bernard louis book on the middle east is a concise book that clearly and elegantly presents and explains the most major and most influential events that took place throughout its history. But you need to understand the preisrael history thoroughly first. This wiki has been updated times since it was first published in february of 2018. The middle east is rich in history and saturated in blood. The middle east in modern world history 2nd edition. A resource for educators was created by the oriental institute, center for middle eastern studies, and ecuip, digital library project with high school and college world history teachers in mind. Yergins conversational style is a good fit whether hes explaining opecs imperium on western economies or the first hints of peak oil theory. There are a number of interviews recommending books on the general history of the middle east. In a sweeping and vivid survey, renowned historian bernard lewis charts the history of the middle east over the last 2,000 years, from the birth of christianity through the modern era, focusing on. Find the top 100 most popular items in amazon books best sellers. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Keys to understanding the middle east open textbook. My middle east politics summer reading picks the washington. Discover the best middle east history in best sellers.
I selected each not on the basis of quality, but my rough assessment of a book. A concise history of the middle east arthur goldschmidt jr. List of books and articles about oil and the middle east. Geographically, the middle east can be thought of as western asia with the addition of egypt which is the nonmaghreb region of northern africa and with the exclusion of the caucasus. Middle east historical timeline a preliminary look 1 pre7th century. A new middle east does exist in places, but there is still an old middle east of tradition. Middle east syria from its ancient roots to its recent political instability and the syrian civil war, the country has a complex and, at times, tumultuous history. Hence, it is not a coincidence that every great power in history has sought to advance its interests in the region. The fall of the ottoman empire and the creation of the modern middle east by david fromki. To refer to a concept similar to that of todays middle east but earlier in time, the term ancient near east is used.
Ancient middle east, history of the region from prehistoric times to the rise of civilizations in mesopotamia, egypt, and other areas evolution of middle eastern civilizations. The internet modern history sourcebook is one of series of history primary sourcebooks. This nowclassic book, fully updated to 2012 and still the essential work on the subject, follows the historic struggles of the middle east from napoleons campaign in egypt and syria, through the slow decline and fall of the ottoman empire, to the israelipalestinian conflict and the history. In our work with local educators, high school teachers tell us how difficult it can be to make sense of historical and current events in the middle east and link those events.
A member of the perseus books group a concise history of the middle east ninth edition arthur goldschmidt jr. Middle east history middle east thus defined it includes cyprus, the asian part of turkey, syria, lebanon, israel, the west bank and gaza, jordan, iraq, iran, the countries of the arabian peninsula saudi arabia, yemen, oman, united arab emirates, qatar, bahrain, kuwait, and egypt and libya. How the millennial generation is changing the middle east. This comprehensive work provides a penetrating analysis of modern middle eastern history, from the ottoman and egyptian reforms, through the challenge of western imperialism, to the american invasion of iraq and irans new influence in the region. Top ten books for beginners on the middle east the conflict. Its one of the most volatile areas on the planet, with a myriad of conflicts and disputes that affect our everyday lives. Emeritus, penn state university lawrence davidson west chester university 08343884goldschmidt 7.
Built around a framework of political history, while also carefully integrating social, cultural, and economic developments, this. For the uninitiated, middle east history is longspanning and complicated. The reader is given a detailed history of the old babylonian, assyrian, and neobabylonian empires. Stivachtis the middle east occupies a unique geographical and strategic position. A history of the babylonians and assyrians by george stephen goodspeed scribner, 1906 as an introduction to the ancient history of iraq, this book has stood the test of time. On facebook, i ran a series listing the most influential modern books on the middle east in the english language. The high antiquity of civilization in the middle east is largely due to the existence of convenient land bridges and easy sea lanes passable in summer or winter, in. Patrick seales book is a pageturner covering historical events including the humiliation of the six day war, the rise and fall of abdel nasser, the. With a wealth of history, the middle east has been the star of many books. Discover librarianselected research resources on middle east history from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals. Books are a key resource for information about the medieval period.
The origins, evolution, and future of islam by reza aslan. Ancient middle east historical region, asia britannica. A history of the modern middle east 6th edition william l. Middle east books and more books, pottery, olive oil. Home browse history middle eastern history oil and the middle east. The book is consistently cited as a helpful introduction. The subject headings listed in this section can be used to find books related to middle east medieval history topics in any library catalog which uses library of congress subject headings, including csus library catalog it is not an exhaustive list. He does a marvelous job of rendering intelligible the complex political and social changes that the middle east experienced in the past two centuries. Subtitled the thousandyear golden age of the church in the middle east, africa, and asiaand how it died, it explores the extinction of the earliest, most influential christian churches of china, india. Its a history of oil on all continents, not just the middle east. In a sweeping and vivid survey, renowned historian bernard lewis charts the history of the middle east over the last 2,000 years, from the birth of christianity through the modern era, focusing on the successive transformations that have shaped it. This book is intended for readers who have never studied the middle east, or experts who may wish to fill gaps in their knowledge of the region from other disciplines. A list of 10 of the most useful books on the middle easts history, society, religion, and economy. The middle east was the first to experience a neolithic.
The high antiquity of civilization in the middle east is largely due to the existence of. If you want really general, goldschidmt is very good, as is a history of the modern middle east by william l cleveland and martin bunton. But as such, it is also forcibly a history of the middle east s most powerful economic and political engine of the 20th century. This book is intended for readers who have never studied the middle east, or experts who may wish to fill gaps in their knowledge of the region from other.
If you want something a little more nuanced is a history of the arab peoples by albert hourani or a history of modern iran by ervand abrahamanian. Online shopping for middle east history books in the books store. Extensively revised and updated in the wake of the arab uprisings, the changes that they fostered, and the fault lines that they exposed, the fourth edition of the modern middle east. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search.
Medieval middle east history history research guides. I have also included some overtly proisrael works to understand that veiw. Selected fulltext books and articles the modern middle east. A political history since the first world war by mehran kamrava university of california press, 20 3rd edition. Israelpalestine history, middle eastern history, books. Wonderfulno book published in recent years has more lasting relevance to our understanding of the middle east.
Jan 19, 2020 i n the course of 1979, three events changed the middle east. Discover librarianselected research resources on oil and the middle east from the questia online library, including fulltext online books, academic journals, magazines, newspapers and more. Discover the best middle eastern history in best sellers. The book lives up to its title and reputation as just about the best onevolume. Middle east historical timeline a preliminary look 1 pre7th century 2 7th century and the advent of islam 3 7th centuryth century. I honestly wasnt going to include my own book this year, despite my publishers expectations.
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