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The Middle East is notoriously complex and difficult. This compact book on the topic by the University of Oxford’s leading expert does not shirk the challenge.
Organized thematically, and dealing with all the pivotal issues in the region, from oil and religion, to gender and conflict, this comprehensive primer is both easy-to-read and full of insight. Stuffed with historical background, real-life examples, profiles of key figures from Nasser to Gadaffi, and even popular jokes from the area, The Middle East will captivate tourists, students, and the interested general reader alike.
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Philip Robins is Reader in Middle East Politics at Oxford University. He is the author of A History of Jordan and has previously worked as a journalist for the BBC and Guardian.
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"Packs a great deal of knowledge into an appetite-inducing dish. Splendid... not just for beginners, nor just a stepping-stone to the classics. It will make knowledgeable readers rethink."
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- PublisherBolinda Audio
- Publication date2016
- ISBN 10 1489092420
- ISBN 13 9781489092427
- BindingMP3 CD
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