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Lebanon is one of the world's most divided countries, yet the Lebanese have never shown a keener consciousness of common identity. Kamal S. Salibi examines the historical myths on which his country's warring communities have based their conflicting visions of the Lebanese nation.

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* From the author of the bestselling BOOKSELLER OF KABUL, 101 DAYS is a fascinating and insightful account of the Iraq war. It's already a huge bestseller in Europe, with rights sold in 9 countries.

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Offering an overview of two millennia of commerce, diplomacy, war and exploration, this book contains stories drawn from letters, diaries and histories. Edited by Bernard Lewis, it also contains commentary, notes and a reading group guide.

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The first in-depth study of Irans maverick liberation theorist of the twentieth century

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By employing the same basic methodologies used to establish the currently accepted chronology, it has been possible for a group of young archaeologists, including David Rohl, to create a New Chronology which resolves many of the problems permeating ancient world studies.

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It's the cradle of civilization, the wellspring of three of the world's most powerful faiths, a place where vestiges of the ancient past remain vibrantly alive today-but what do we really know about the day-to-day lives and defining culture of the people of Israel and Canaan

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Presents an introduction to the history of ancient Mesopotamia and its civilizations, incorporating archaeological and historical finds up to 1992.

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Over thirteen centuries, Baghdad has enjoyed both cultural and commercial pre-eminence, boasting artistic and intellectual sophistication and an economy once the envy of the world. This new history of Baghdad brings to life the story of what was once the greatest capital on earth.

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This portrait of modern Israel's founding fathers--the generation of brave, defining leaders unafraid to take bold decisions in the national interest--celebrates Israel's history and the choices that have shaped the country.

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In recognition of the 10th anniversary of the attack in Benghazi, a noted Libya expert and eyewitness to the attack provides a startling reconsideration of one of the defining controversies of our era.

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A magisterial history of Lebanon from one of the greatest commentators on the Middle East

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The inside story of Iraqi women before and after the American liberation'.'

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An insider's view of one of the events that shaped the modern world.

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Uses a strategic framework to explain Iran's foreign policy and how Iran might behave in the future.

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Sharp wits and sharper pencils capture the twists and turns of British, Palestinian and Jewish history in the twentieth century.

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Cutting through the headlines and spin, this book gives us a true picture of the reality on the ground, through the words of the people there - from commanders to intelligence officers, army doctors to ordinary soldiers. It provides eye-witness accounts that contradict the official stories and figures.

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A collection of essays on past and current history by a prominent western Islamic scholar.

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A highly respected voice reveals the truth behind the myths in the Middle Easts crucible of conflict

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The author grew up in war-torn Jerusalem, where as a boy he witnessed first-hand the poisonous consequences of fanaticism. In this book, he brings us face to face with fanaticism he suggests ways in which we can all respond.

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More than one year after "the fall of Baghdad", the reconstruction of Iraq is failing terribly. Ordinary Iraqis wait in line for basic necessities like clean water and fuel, while the number of civilians and soldiers killed escalates in tandem with the billions of U.S. tax dollars spent.

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A timely and definitive narrative history of Israel in the context of the modern Jewish experience and the Middle East. Ideal for anyone seeking to understand the roots of the current conflict in Gaza.