This book provides a comprehensive look at the conflict in one of the most turbulent parts of the world and why it continues today. It breaks down a seemingly difficult topic into easy-to-understand concepts, and includes a quick-reference card which profiles Middle Eastern countries.
The book includes:
- an engrossing account of the history, politics and religions of the Middle East
- fascinating coverage of US and European intervention in the region
- historical information about the seeds of conflict dating back thousands of years
- an explanation of how religious differences continue to spark conflict