Phyllis bennis, a fellow at the institute for policy studies in washington, dc, and a longtime middle east analyst, has produced a simple and educational work about a highly complicated conflict. What are some good books to read and understand the history. Yergins conversational style is a good fit whether hes explaining opecs imperium on western economies or the first hints of peak oil theory. The confused persons guide to middle east conflict the. This book is written for students following the edexcel international gcse 91 history specification and covers one unit of the course. But you need to understand the preisrael history thoroughly first. Jul 18, 20 ive included both palestinian and israeli works. A good book for understanding middle east conflict. Special conservative book club hardcover edition not available in stores. My middle east politics summer reading picks the washington.
The middle eastern conflicts are protracted, complex and interwoven. Its a history of oil on all continents, not just the middle east. The confused persons guide to middle east conflict. Introductions to the states and regions of the contemporary world schwedler, jillian on. Understanding the contemporary middle east, 5th ed. Books on individual middle eastern countries, books on the culture of the middle east, the religions and politics of the middle east and books on the conflicts that have beset the region in recent decades. Albert hourani, a history of the arab peoples, middle east, book. Defining the middle east the region we are covering spans from morocco to afghanistan, and is unified by many cultural and linguistic ties, as well as many shared worldviews that are reflected in the religions of the region, as well. It is like a first hand story of the conflicts between arab and the israeli. This book takes a conflictbased approach to the middle east. Keys to understanding the middle east open textbook library. I have also included some overtly proisrael works to understand that veiw.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The book of daniel speaks of a king of the south coming out of the middle east and attacking the king of the north, meaning europe daniel 11. A list of 10 of the most useful books on the middle easts history, society, religion, and economy. Having been born in the middle east and raised among arabs, christians, and jews, pastor benny hinn has a truly unique perspective on the middle east. We have nearly 50 interviews discussing a vast range of books on the middle east. The middle east, explained in one sort of terrifying chart. The greatest problem of writing historically about the middle east is that the. The saudiiranian rivalry has become a fight over influence, and the whole region is a battlefield. Explore the history of conflict in the middle east, from anc. Try this reading list if you want to understand the middle east. This is also a really interesting book because there is a lot of action and this book is in first person which puts you behind the persons point of view. Jul 17, 2017 and thats exactly whats happening in the middle east. The middle east, explained in one sort of terrifying. The arabisraeli conflict constituted a serious problem for the american left in.
But america is on the opposite side of the conflict in yemen. Each makes a distinctive contribution to our understanding of radical jihadist. The mainstream media and ivy league academics only make matters worse by casting everything in the usual politicallycorrect mold. Reading history books helps us understand people and societies. The pieces at first, were embarrassingly simple, black and white and did not understand many of the subtleties and nuances of the geopolitics and cultural factors shaping the battlefields. Stories of wars, suicide bombers, and hatred appear daily in the new. Arab terrorists are the politically incorrect guide to the. I am amazed by objectiveness and clarity of the material presented in the book.
Understanding the middle east goodreads share book. The chart is a spinoff of the most amazing letter to the editor ever written, which appeared in thursdays financial times. Disputed areas may be the greatest threat to stability in the middle east and the world. This small section of the world the birthplace of three great religions has become a tinderbox, where cultures clash. The map of the middle east had again been changed, as israel swallowed up additional territory. Listen to aydin talk about his book on the pomeps middle east. Al jazeeras media institute launches a book to help reduce. In many ways, how we look at the middle east has changed significantly since the publication of the previous edition of this book in 2008. Last year was one of the deadliest for journalists. Moving beyond tired descriptions of the middle east as a land of ideological fanatics, nathan gonzalez exposes the cold political interests behind the ongoing conflict that pits members of the sunni and shia sects of islam against each other. The prophecies of the bible predict the middle east conflict will escalate, with the middle east becoming a center of war and violence that will end with the second coming of jesus christ. A list of new middle east history books you should read in 2020, such as. But as such, it is also forcibly a history of the middle east s most powerful economic and political engine of the 20th century.
Could anyone really understand arab culture, and particularly egyptian culture. The book contains five chapters which match the five areas of content in the specification. So, reading or studying these middle eastern history books will help us in. Im well aware that my reading diet of books about the middle east, political. Im trying to look at different aspects of the conflict, but need to. Defining the middle east keys to understanding the middle east.
This book is intended for readers who have never studied the middle east, or experts who may wish to fill gaps in their knowledge of the region from other disciplines. And thats exactly whats happening in the middle east. Exploring conflict through teen and ya books childrens. Culture and conflict in the middle east is a 2008 book by philip carl salzman, a professor of anthropology at mcgill university culture and conflict is an attempt to understand middle eastern politics and society as an outcome of the fact that tribal organization central to arab culture. Americans for middle east understanding ameu is a nonprofit nongovernmental organization failed verification that promotes the appreciation of the culture, history and current events in the middle east among americans. The middle east is a fascinating region with complex cultures, religions, and relationships. While explaining the historical details behind the regions multiple conflicts, the author does not pull. The west bank, the gaza strip, and syrias golan heights had all been taken. In his most recent book veteran middle east expert charles glass combines reportage, analysis and history to provide an accessible overview of. Apr 27, 2007 a chronological look at major conflicts and events in the history of the middle east, from ancient through modern times. As one of the most contentious and controversial relationships in the world, the israelpalestine conflict has found its way into the headlines for various reasons over the last few decades. Here are 40 maps crucial for understanding the middle east its.
In regard to filtering information, or critically parsing through mainstream sources, understanding the diversity of the region is the best preparation for analyzing prominent narratives and images in the media. For this reason christians with a sincere desire to understand the roots of the conflict have questioned him for years, prompting him to publish this timely book on the subject. Jun 02, 2017 i would like to recommend these 2 books by robert fisk. Often, those reasons are tied to the reignition of tensions or the crumbling of peace talks. If youre interested in this area of the world, youll want to know the heads of state in the region, acronyms people use in the middle east, and some basic islamic terms, because many although by no means most of the worlds muslims. Blood in the sand written by benny hinn is an amazing book. An interview with william cleveland, professor of history at simon fraser university and author of the widely used textbook a history of the modern middle east, on the importance of understanding the historical context of the middle east. If you want to understand alqaida, try this for size.
But after the nations of the world rise up against each other. A primer isas its title suggeststargeted to newcomers to the issue. Middle east history 5 books you must read why to read. Understanding the many middle east conflicts a few clues for people who want to work for peace, but arent sure where to start by barbara j. The languages, cultural, religious and sectarian communities of the region, and selected turning points and. Im trying to look at different aspects of the conflict, but need to get it from one source. Everyone is heading to the beach, and that can only mean one thing. Can you please recommend a good book, fiction or nonfiction, to explain how the middle east got so complicated and violent. Top ten books for beginners on the middle east the. Special topics include the crusades and their lasting impact, the iranian islamic revolution, and saudi arabias emergence as a petrostate and global sponsor of wahhabi islam. It also explained the entire middle east, in a few short sentences. However with time, i became hooked on the multigenerational conflict for the greater middle east. The history course has been structured so that teaching and learning can take place in any order, both in the classroom and in any independent learning.
I am using this book in my classroom for two months already as one of the most professional introductions to the problems of the middle east i have seen in years of a teaching of the topic. A teachers guide to the interview is included at the end. Aug 26, 20 the chart is a spinoff of the most amazing letter to the editor ever written, which appeared in thursdays financial times. Aug 27, 2010 buy understand the middle east since 1945. Understanding the disputed areas of the middle east dummies. Conflict, crisis and change, 19172012, one of the breadth studies. The future security environment in the middle east. Understanding the middle east is for the nonspecialist reader who would like to better understand the historical events that are currently shaping the news. The middle east conflict and bible prophecy youtube. The middle east is rich in history and saturated in blood. Whether for establishing or deepening ones knowledge of the region, these fundamentals are important to know. As you can see from the street scene on the previous page, there are many layers of history sidebyside in the middle east. The united states relies on middle eastern partners such as. Jul 03, 2017 my middle east politics summer reading picks.
According to elizabeth boosahda, the ameu fosters increased understanding in america of the history, goals and values of. Mar 27, 2015 the confused persons guide to middle east conflict. United states foreign policy in the middle east after the cold war jonathan cristol 48 4. I would like to recommend these 2 books by robert fisk. Dec 03, 2014 kerry drewery asks why there is an iraq shaped void in teen and ya fiction and calls for more teen and ya books to be set in the middle east to help young people.