The Near East: Crossroads Of The World

By James Levi Barton and William H. Hall

Book Overview

The Near East: Crossroads Of The World is a comprehensive book written by William H. Hall that explores the history, culture, and political landscape of the Near East. The book provides an in-depth analysis of the region, covering the ancient civilizations of Mesopotamia, Persia, and Egypt, as well as the modern-day countries of Turkey, Syria, Lebanon, Israel, Jordan, and Iraq.The book delves into the complex socio-political issues that have shaped the Near East, including the impact of colonialism, the rise of nationalism, and the ongoing conflicts between different ethnic and religious groups. It also examines the region's strategic importance as a crossroads between Europe, Asia, and Africa, and its role in shaping global politics and economics.The Near East: Crossroads Of The World is a valuable resource for anyone interested in understanding the history and current affairs of this important region. With detailed maps, illustrations, and photographs, it offers a fascinating glimpse into the rich cultural heritage and dynamic modern-day landscape of the Near East.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163270776
• ISBN13: 9781163270776
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 256 Pages
• Weight: 0.76 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"