The State of the Middle East: An Atlas of Conflict and Resolution

by Dan Smith

Book Overview

As Western powers attempt to redraw the map of the Middle East, Dan Smith uses his forensic skills to unravel this arena of confrontation and instability, from the Ottoman Empire to the present day.... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0520248686
• ISBN13: 9780520248687
• Release Date: October 2006
• Publisher: University of California Press
• Length: 144 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.5" x 9.6"

Customer Reviews

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