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This book takes a close look at the people and places of this diverse and fascinating region, from the world’s first civilizations built around its rivers to the countries that play a central role in today’s world. Find out where different religions were born and how they shaped nations and cultures. Discover ancient trading routes, centuries-old monuments and modern capitals. Learn about co-operation and conflict, oil and resources, today’s troubles and hopes for the future.Contents
Contents : Foreword; Chapter 1 - People and Places - where in the world; land and climate; people and languages; Holy lands; where civilization began; the march of empires; arts and culture; merchants and bazaars; resources and work; hopes and fears; summary; Chapter 2 - Modern Nations - International co-operation; Turkey; Syria; Lebanon; Israel; Palestinian Territories; Egypt; Jordan; Saudi Arabia; Yemen and Oman; The Gulf States; Iraq; Iran; Afghanistan; Summary; reference; glossary; index; acknowledgements;
