{"product_id":"book-gdgr","title":"A Concise History of the Middle East","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Concise History of the Middle East\u003c\/em\u003e provides a comprehensive introduction to the history of this region.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpanning from the pre-Islamic era to the present, it explores the evolution of Middle Eastern institutions and culture, the influence of European colonialism and Western imperialism, regional modernization efforts, the struggle of various peoples for political independence, the Arab-Israel conflict, the reassertion of Islamist values and power, the issues surrounding the Palestinian Question, and the Middle East following 9\/11, the 2011 Arab uprisings, and the regional crisis that erupted after October 7, 2023.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe thirteenth edition has been fully revised to reflect the most recent events in, and concerns of, the region, including its future in the face of climate change and challenges in Iraq and developments in the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn addition, the important role of Middle Eastern women in the history of the region is woven into the narrative. New parts and timelines will help listeners grasp and contextualize the long and complicated history of the region.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith updated biographical sketches and new concluding chapters, this book remains the quintessential text for students of Middle East history.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e1. Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart I. The Rise of Islam to the Zenith of Abbasid Power  \u003c\/strong\u003e2. The Pre-Islamic  3. Muhammad and the Rise of Islam  4. The Early Arab Conquests  5. The High Caliphate\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart II. The Turkic Empires from the Seljuks to Ottomans  \u003c\/strong\u003e6. Shi'a and Turkic Empires  7. The Crusader and Mongol Invasions  8. Islamic Civilization  9. Firearms, Slaves, and Empires\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart III. European Incursions and the Nationalist Reaction  \u003c\/strong\u003e10. European Interests and Imperialism  11. Westernizing Reform in the Nineteenth Century  12. The Rise of Nationalism\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart IV. World War I and its Aftermath  \u003c\/strong\u003e13. Arab Nationalism and the First World War  14. Modernizing Rulers in the Independent States  15. Egypt and the Fertile Crescent Under European Control \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart V. The Arab-Israeli Conflict  \u003c\/strong\u003e16. The Contest for Palestine  17. Israel's Formation and the Arab Response  18. Wars and the Quest for Peace\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart VI. The Islamist Resurgence  \u003c\/strong\u003e19. The Iranian Revolution and Rise of Islamist Movement  20. The 1991 Gulf War and the Peace Process  21. Jihadism and America's \"War on Terror\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePart VII. The Arab Uprisings and Middle East Cold War  \u003c\/strong\u003e22. The Arab Uprisings of 2011  23. The Regional Cold War in the Twenty-First Century  24. The Middle East and the Environment into the Twenty-First Century  25. Conclusion\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Blackstone Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Audiobook","offer_id":49276843393328,"sku":"BDgdgr","price":34.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio CD","offer_id":49276843426096,"sku":"ZEgdgr","price":65.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Audio MP3-CD","offer_id":49276843458864,"sku":"ZMgdgr","price":49.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0879\/2784\/9264\/files\/gdgr-Square-cover.jpg?v=1775976577","url":"https:\/\/downpour.com\/products\/book-gdgr","provider":"Downpour","version":"1.0","type":"link"}