An introduction to the history of this turbulent region from the beginnings of Islam to the present day, this widely acclaimed text is distinguished by its clear style, broad scope, and balanced treatment. Â
The eleventh edition has been fully revised to reflect the most recent events in, and concerns of, the region, including an expanded and more nuanced discussion of the War on Terrorism and the Arab uprisings, coverage of the rise of ISIS, and a new chapter on the growing environmental problems of the region. In addition, the authors have incorporated new scholarship on the early history to provide a fuller picture of the political shifts and socioeconomic concerns of that tim3.
