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The Middle East: A History

by Sydney Nettleton Fisher · 1959 · 780 pages

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Praised for its straightforward and accessible style, this text provides a general introduction to the chief elements in Middle Eastern history, allowing readers to proceed into more specialized topics and themes with a solid understanding of the most current scholarship in the field.

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Subject
history
Setting
20th centurymiddle eastcollege
Audience
adult
Length
epic · 780 pages

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