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Explores life stories from ancient Near East.
Features kings, merchants, and everyday individuals' narratives.
Highlights cultural and historical transformations over time.
Utilizes ancient clay tablets for authentic voices.
Engaging journey from city creation to Alexander's conquests.
Connects modern beliefs to ancient institutions and practices.
Brings distant history to life with relatable experiences.
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Price Range: $31.41
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Comprehensive history of the Crusading period.
Written by renowned historian Ibn al-Athir.
Covers events from Iraq to Spain.
Focuses on Crusader states and Muslim responses.
Highlights the Fatimid caliphate's decline.
Explores Zanki's role in Muslim resurgence.
Essential reading for medieval history enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $41.21
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Comprehensive survey of modern Moroccan history.
Written by distinguished historian Susan Gilson Miller.
Explores monarchy's response to political crises.
Covers colonial impacts from 1830 to independence.
Analyzes post-independence power dynamics in Morocco.
Engaging for students and general readers alike.
Includes updates on events up to 2012.
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Price Range: $27.00
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Accessible overview of the Palestinian-Israeli conflict.
Explores historical events in twenty-year segments.
Highlights key milestones like the 1917 Balfour Declaration.
Examines the complexities of partition efforts.
Provides balanced discussions on conflict issues.
Part of Oxford's acclaimed Very Short Introductions series.
Essential reading for understanding Middle Eastern tensions.
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Price Range: $11.69
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Explores Georgia's pivotal role in secession debate.
Includes speeches from key historical figures.
Details the clash between secessionists and Unionists.
Provides insights into pre-Civil War tensions.
Highlights Milledgeville's significance during this crisis.
Offers a unique perspective on American history.
Essential for understanding the Civil War's origins.
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Price Range: $23.89
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Comprehensive overview of Phoenician studies.
First English-language Handbook in over 20 years.
Contributions from prominent global scholars.
Explores key historical moments and cultural areas.
Covers regional studies from Levant to North Africa.
Analyzes Phoenician influence on cultural identities.
Essential resource for students and researchers alike.
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Price Range: $45.56
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Comprehensive anthology on revolutionary warfare strategies.
Insights from various global conflict perspectives.
Firsthand experiences from guerrilla movements expert.
Explores strengths and limitations of strategies.
In-depth analysis of political and military tactics.
Historical context from Long March to Afghanistan.
Essential reading for military and political enthusiasts.
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Price Range: $31.95
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Explores ancient trade routes connecting East and West.
Analyzes cultural interactions between nomads and farmers.
Examines silk's journey to the Mediterranean world.
Highlights the impact of the Han Dynasty.
Details the rise and decline of the Silk Road.
Discusses the role of the Byzantine and Tang Empires.
Investigates economic and ideological connections across continents.
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Price Range: $25.75
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Explores Pakistan's complex post-colonial history.
Examines ancient Indus Valley civilization's influence.
Discusses linguistic and cultural identities in Pakistan.
Covers religion, society, and military dynamics.
Analyzes contemporary political challenges and changes.
Highlights Pakistan's global relationships and future prospects.
Part of Oxford's engaging Very Short Introductions series.
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Price Range: $12.60
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Award-winning account of Israel-Palestine conflict.
Accessible introduction for students and general readers.
Traces nationalism's emergence in both communities.
Explores internal and external pressures shaping conflict.
Includes biographical sketches and eyewitness accounts.
Updated with new material on two-state solution.
Expanded glossary and reading suggestions included.
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Price Range: $32.99
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Analyzes U.S. military actions in Fallujah, Iraq.
Explores memory of military heroics versus civilian casualties.
Discusses media's role in shaping war narratives.
Examines military influence on public information dissemination.
Highlights the impact of mediatization on contemporary warfare.
Offers insights for media and communication studies students.
Reframes propaganda as targeted knowledge manipulation strategy.
Price Range: $165.43
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Explores Islamic law in economic life.
Focuses on the Western Indian Ocean region.
Examines transformations during modern capitalism's rise.
Highlights diverse merchant and legal communities.
Analyzes trade and political interconnections.
Discusses socio-economic mobilities until mid-twentieth century.
Offers a rich history of Islamic capitalism.
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Price Range: $30.54
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Explores Ottoman Empire's maritime expansion history.
Details conflict with Portuguese over trade routes.
Based on extensive Turkish and Portuguese archives.
Highlights key figures: sultans, viziers, and warriors.
Challenges Western-centric historical narratives.
Examines cultural interactions across three continents.
Showcases Ottoman strategies in global politics.
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Price Range: $31.09
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Powerful critique of the 'war on terror.'
Explores British and American colonial histories.
Connects events in Afghanistan, Palestine, and Iraq.
Traces geopolitical connections to ordinary lives.
Richly illustrated with empirical details.
Provokes thought on colonial influences today.
Essential reading for understanding modern conflicts.
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Price Range: $19.94
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Explores colonial invention of the Maghreb region.
Interdisciplinary study of French colonial modernity.
Analyzes various forms of colonial knowledge.
Examines impact of translations on regional identity.
Discusses local engagement with colonial politics.
Highlights postcolonial implications for the Maghreb.
Insightful critique on historiography and anthropology.
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Price Range: $30.99
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Explores the 1948 Arab-Israeli war's impact.
Reveals new archival material and findings.
Focuses on Jerusalem, Jaffa, and Haifa events.
Details battles and atrocities in urban Palestine.
Highlights the plight of four million refugees.
Analyzes the ongoing regional peace challenges.
Part of Cambridge Middle East Studies series.
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Price Range: $52.76
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Explores the Abbasid Caliphate's historical significance.
Covers achievements in science, literature, and culture.
Analyzes the Caliphate's influence on Islamic society.
Revisits the concepts of 'golden age' and 'decline.'
Separates history from myths of the Arabian Nights.
Highlights the Caliphate's enduring legacy today.
Authored by renowned historian Tayeb El-Hibri.
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Price Range: $29.59
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Explores Assyrians' role in Iraqi political history.
Analyzes Baʿth regime's impact on minority groups.
Utilizes extensive research from Iraqi National Archives.
Examines bilingualism in Iraq's cultural narrative.
Highlights Assyrian involvement in leftist movements.
Discusses gendered representations of Assyrian women.
Demonstrates cultural resilience against government policies.
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Price Range: $38.42
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In-depth analysis of Hamas's rise to power.
Explores complexities of Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
Interviews with Hamas founding members and leaders.
Revised and updated from landmark 2010 study.
Essential reading for understanding current Middle East dynamics.
Offers insights into Hamas's agenda and support.
Available in audiobook format for convenience.
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Price Range: $71.72
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Comprehensive overview of Oman’s modern history.
Integrates politics and culture in Omani studies.
Explores eighteenth century to present developments.
Highlights Omani Islam’s unique social influence.
Addresses Oman’s global economic role in the 1800s.
Discusses Sultan Qaboos' impact during oil era.
Offers insights into contemporary Omani diplomacy.
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Price Range: $27.09
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Comprehensive overview of 19th-century Egyptology.
Focuses on Mariette's significant contributions.
Explores the exploration of ancient pyramids.
Covers temples and buried royal treasures.
Insights into Tutankhamen's life and reign.
Discusses ancient Egyptian arts and crafts.
Ideal reference for Egyptology enthusiasts.
Price Range: $200.00
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Explores Anglo-French rivalry in the Middle East.
Reveals secret agreements during World War I.
Documents impact on local Arabs and Jews.
Features insights into T.E. Lawrence's campaigns.
Meticulously researched from declassified archives.
Includes 30 photographs and maps for clarity.
Examines the birth of Israel and its effects.
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Price Range: $5.33
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Insightful analysis of modern Islamic movements.
Explores impact of the Muslim Brotherhood since 1928.
Examines socio-economic factors influencing extremism.
Discusses major events like the World Trade Center bombing.
Profiles students, professionals, and their motivations.
Provides historical context for current Islamist ideologies.
Engaging narrative by renowned scholar Gilles Kepel.
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Price Range: $15.00
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Explores Persian literary heritage in modern context.
Focuses on the impact of nationalism in Iran.
Examines cultural exchanges between Iran and South Asia.
Highlights South Asian Muslims' contributions to Iranian literature.
Analyzes the evolution of 'Persianate modernity'.
Reveals new perspectives for area studies research.
Combines insights from Persian and Urdu sources.
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Price Range: $39.99
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Comprehensive history of the Safavid dynasty.
Accessible language for students and general readers.
Examines origins of the Safavid family.
Details revolutionary movement to power.
Analyzes multi-racial society in sixteenth-century Iran.
Discusses Shāh 'Abbās I's policies and prosperity.
Covers decline and eventual fall of Safavid state.
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Price Range: $32.99
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Comprehensive survey of modern Moroccan history.
Examines monarchy's pragmatic crisis responses.
Explores colonial impact and independence movements.
Discusses political paralysis post-independence.
Analyzes Hassan II's reign and societal changes.
Covers events up to 2012, including Arab Spring.
Accessible for students and interdisciplinary readers alike.
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Price Range: $92.09
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In-depth analysis of Arab political stability.
Explores military influence on leadership retention.
Discusses decline of coups since the 1970s.
Highlights methods of military control by leaders.
Examines impact on conventional military capabilities.
Part of the esteemed Adelphi Papers series.
Essential reading for scholars of Middle Eastern politics.
Price Range: $36.56
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Focuses on Ibn Taymiyya's political thought.
Challenges traditional Islamic political history narratives.
Redefines the Caliphate as a rational institution.
Centers community's common-sense interpretation of revelation.
Subverts elitism in classical theological doctrines.
Revives ethico-political dimensions of Islam.
Marks a major departure from standard interpretations.
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Price Range: $34.99
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Comprehensive Assyrian dictionary for scholarly research.
Edited by renowned scholar Martha T Roth.
Includes extensive vocabulary and definitions.
Part of a prestigious Oriental Institute series.
Published in 1992, a valuable academic resource.
Contains 420 pages of detailed information.
Essential for linguists and historians alike.
Price Range: $95.00
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Comprehensive overview of Iran's modern history.
Focuses on key events and transformations.
Includes details on oil discovery and imperialism.
Analyzes Pahlavi rule and Islamic Republic's birth.
Updated with recent political developments, including 2009 uprisings.
Written by distinguished historian Ervand Abrahamian.
Highlights resilience of the Iranian people throughout history.
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Price Range: $30.99
