Middle Eastern history

El viaje a Oriente es el descubrimiento de lo desconocido, repleto de misterio, que se presenta sensual, excitante, cargado de promesas, pero poco fiable, hostil, feroz y cruelEl viaje a Oriente tiene su esplendor desde finales del siglo xviii, con las campañas napoleónicas, hasta finales del siglo xix, con la caída del imperio Otomano y la apertura del canal de Suez.

SHORTLISTED FOR THE WOLFSON HISTORY PRIZEA SUNDAY TIMES PAPERBACK OF THE YEAR'Magnificent .

The conflict between Palestine and Israel is one of the most highly publicized and bitter struggles in history.

Since the terrorist attacks of September 11th, there has been an overwhelming demand for information about Islam, and recent events - the war in Iraq, terrorist attacks both failed and successful, debates throughout Europe over Islamic dress, and many others - have raised new questions in the minds of policymakers and the general public.

Der Nahostkonflikt bewegt und polarisiert die Welt seit über 100 Jahren.

This is "e;an enthralling account"e; (Booklist) of an American missionary doctor and his unprecedented adventures in Iraq, Iran and Kurdistan in the mid 19th century.

This is "e;an enthralling account"e; (Booklist) of an American missionary doctor and his unprecedented adventures in Iraq, Iran and Kurdistan in the mid 19th century.

In this compelling volume, renowned scholar John Warwick Montgomery presents a meticulously curated collection of accounts documenting sightings of Noah's Ark and expeditions to Mount Ararat from antiquity to the modern era.

‘The author brings together a wealth of information which has, until now, only been available in highly specialized academic journals and scholarly books’ – David Nicolle'An astonishing array of themes and characters’ – John ManThe Mamluks were, at one distinct point in history, the greatest body of fighting men in the world and the quintessence of the mounted warrior – reaching near perfection in their skill with the bow, lance and sword.

Poco después de la Segunda Guerra Mundial, el secretario de Estado norteamericano Dean Acheson advirtió de que la creación de un Estado judío en tierras ya habitadas durante siglos por musulmanes y cristianos "pondría en peligro" tanto los intereses estadounidenses como los occidentales en la región.

'Sean McMeekin has written a classic of First World War history .

From award-winning journalist Jack Shenker, The Egyptians is the essential book about Egypt and radical politicsIn early 2011, Cairo's Tahrir Square briefly commanded the attention of the world.

In this unique book, His Holiness the Dalai Lama tells the full story of his 75-year struggle with China to save Tibet and its people.

The tafsir of al-Qurtubi is perhaps one of the most compendious of them all and is certainly among the most famous.

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20 November 1979: as morning prayers began, hundreds of hardline Islamist gunmen, armed with rifles smuggled in coffins, stormed the Grand Mosque in Mecca.

New York Times bestseller Now with a new Epilogue, containing letters of response from Palestinian readers.

‘The author brings together a wealth of information which has, until now, only been available in highly specialized academic journals and scholarly books’ – David Nicolle'An astonishing array of themes and characters’ – John ManThe Mamluks were, at one distinct point in history, the greatest body of fighting men in the world and the quintessence of the mounted warrior – reaching near perfection in their skill with the bow, lance and sword.

In "e;Legacy of the Lost Pharaoh: The Treasure of Psusennes I,"e; Alexander F.

"Ägyptens Hellenistische Ära: Das Erbe Alexanders" entführt die Leserinnen und Leser in eine der faszinierendsten Perioden der Antike, als das Reich Alexander des Großen auf die Hände seiner Nachfolger überging und die mächtige Dynastie der Ptolemäer in Ägypten begründete.

Over the fourteen centuries of its existence, Islamic scholarship has produced numerous individuals who have distinguished themselves by acquiring broad knowledge and deep insight.

What was the world like, and what was going on in it, around the time of Jesus' death?

In "e;Hatshepsut: The Queen Who Became King - Unveiling the Power and Innovation of Ancient Egypt's Female Pharaoh"e; by Charlotte E.

Este libro va más allá del interminable debate sobre el antisemitismo y el antisionismo, y le da nuevas y desafiantes dimensiones.

"e;Allah's are the names most beautiful.

Fascinating revelations of the parts played by David, Solomon, Judas Maccabee, Pompey, Cleopatra, Justinian, and others in the making of the city.

This classic study of the French occupation of Egypt presents a lucid and comprehensive account of Napoleon’s stunning victories and devastating losses.

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You entered this world with the call to prayer (adhn) being recitedover you, but without any prayer (salah).

This work is intended to help readers gain a clear idea of the Qur'anic worldview, particularly the articles of Islamic faith, God-man relationship, religious duties and Islamic value system, bringing into sharper focus the God-oriented life as prescribed by Islam.

In "Die Schatten der Sonnenscheibe" entführt uns Marcus J.

This work is intended to help readers gain a clear idea of the Qur'anic worldview, particularly the articles of Islamic faith, God-man relationship, religious duties and Islamic value system, bringing into sharper focus the God-oriented life as prescribed by Islam.

Creado a finales del siglo xix desde una óptica eurocéntrica, Oriente Medio es un término que hoy en día sirve para denominar un amplio territorio que se extiende desde Marruecos a Irán.

These are fascinating memoirs of a British officer who fought the legendary Pathan tribesmen of the Northwest Frontier, right up to the beginning of WW2.

In Part 1 of his book the author describes his life as a young officer in the Somaliland Scouts in the (then) British Protectorate of Somaliland.

The Noble Qur'an - a New Rendering of its Meaning in English is a translation which is easy to read and gives easy access to the meanings of the original Arabic without compromising or obscuring them in any way.

A powerful account of the life of Tamerlane the Great (1336-1405), the last master nomadic power, one of history's most extreme tyrants, and the subject of Marlowe's famous play.

The island of Cyprus, long troubled by inter-communal strife, exploded onto the world stage with the Athens-inspired coup against President Makarios and Turkey's invasion that followed.

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An in-depth look at the combat performance of ground-based air defenses during the Korean War, Vietnam War, Middle East conflicts, and other campaigns.

Als Evelyn von Frauenstein am Antoniusfeuer erkrankt, bleibt Ritter Adalbert nur eines: Er begibt sich auf eine Pilgerreise nach Jerusalem, um in der Grabeskirche für die Genesung seiner Frau zu beten.

'Ahmad has created a moving and visceral account of conflict, hope and the power of music' Hannah Beckerman, ObserverThe incredible and inspirational true story of one young man's struggle to find peace during war, and the power of music to bring hope to a desperate nation.

Great European planetary festival in Dresden: a serial killer sends out poison horoscopes.