Complete Idiot's Guide To Understanding Iraq - Prijzen

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Understanding Iraq

A historical explanation of the U.S.'s decision to intervene in Iraq explains the Middle-Eastern nation's potential future role in the face of the world's growing energy needs, offering insight into t...

Shah Abbas

Shah Abbas (1571-1629) was shah of Iran from 1588 (when he assumed power by deposing his father, whom he later murdered) until his death in 1629. He is of critical importance in the history of Iran, r...

The Ottomans

This major new history of the Ottoman dynasty reveals a diverse empire that straddled East and West. The Ottoman Empire has long been depicted as the&;Islamic, Asian&;antithesis of the&;Christian, Eur...