History of the Middle East: Relations to Current Affairs

The situation in the Middle East is complicated and mainstream media doesn’t do much to simplify it. There are numerous sects and factions with different political and religious ideologies. Understanding the history behind these different peoples is essential to understanding current world affairs.


This book covers all you should know about the culture, traditions, conflicts, and general history behind the Middle East. By reading this slim volume, you will become well versed on the intricacies needed to be an informed reader and citizen. The book presents only what is needed to understand modern issues; no superfluous detail is included.

Chapters

• CHAPTER ONE: THE ARAB SPRING


• CHAPTER TWO: HISTORY OF SYRIA


• CHAPTER THREE: ISRAEL-PALESTINE


• CHAPTER FOUR : LEBANON


• CHAPTER FIVE: HISTORY OF IRAN


• CHAPTER SIX: HISTORY OF AFGHANISTAN


• CHAPTER SEVEN: HISTORY OF IRAQ


• CHAPTER EIGHT: AL-QAEDA AND ISIS