The story of the miners of Zonguldak presents a particularly graphic local lens through which to examine questions that have been of major concern to historians most prominently, the development of the state, the emergence of capitalism, and the role of the working classes in these large processes.
The newly awakened interest in the lives of craftspeople in Turkey is highlighted in this collection, which uses archival documents to follow Ottoman artisans from the late 15th century to the beginning of the 20th.
The Islamic world drew upon a myriad of pre-existing styles of fortification, taking Romano-Byzantine, Indian and Chinese ideas to create a highly effective and sophisticated hybrid fortification that was both new and distinctive.
The Gay Girl in Damascus Hoax explores the vulnerability of educated and politically engaged Westerners to Progressive Orientalism, a form of Orientalism embedded within otherwise egalitarian and anti-imperialist Western thought.
Due to the long presence of Muslims in Islamic territories (Al-Andalus and Granada) and of Muslims minorities in the Christians parts, the Iberian Peninsula provides a fertile soil for the study of the Qur'an and Qur'an translations made by both Muslims and Christians.
Using an impressive array of material from literature, archaeology and social theory, Edward Said explores the profound implications of Freud's Moses and Monotheism for Middle-East politics today.
None of Us Were Like This Before recounts the dark journey of a tank battalion as its focus switched from conventional military duties to guerilla warfare and prisoner detention.
An "e;extraordinary"e; account of the wars conducted by and against the Maccabean family of rulers in Palestine in the second and first centuries BC (Midwest Book Review).
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.
"e;Only constant observation of civilian Judges and soldier witnesses could have shown me how fallible is the unaided military memory or have led me by three steps to a War Diary-(1) There is nothing certain about war except that one side won't win.
An interest in the magic, religion and spirituality of the ancient Egyptians continues to increase steadily as people begin to realise that it is possible to follow this ancient tradition in the 21st century.
Following on from his award-winning book on the history of ancient Persia, Kaveh Farrokh goes on to examine Iran's wartime history from the Safavid dynasty of the 16th and 17th century through to the 1979 Revolution and beyond.
Following on from his award-winning book on the history of ancient Persia, Kaveh Farrokh goes on to examine Iran's wartime history from the Safavid dynasty of the 16th and 17th century through to the 1979 Revolution and beyond.
Shortlisted for the Palestine Book Awards 2017 A powerful, groundbreaking history of the Occupied Territories from one of Israel's most influential historians From the author of the bestselling study of the 1948 War of Independence comes an incisive look at the Occupied Territories, picking up the story where The Ethnic Cleansing of Palestine left off.
World-renowned Iranian expert Homa Katouzian presents the first comprehensive introduction to one of the worlds most controversial and misunderstood countriesSince the 1979 revolution, Iran has been locked in conflict with the United States and Europe.
An intelligent and entertaining exploration of this notoriously unsettled regionThe Middle East is notorious in the West for many reasons; few of them are positive.
Nasr presents the peaceful course for defeating terrorism and bringing stability and democracy to the Middle EastCombining historical narrative with eye-opening on-the-ground research, "e;Meccanomics"e; introduces a Muslim world we've never seen before; one that is being transformed by booming economies and a vibrant middle class that will tip the balance away from extremists.
An exclusive inside account of how and why al-Qaeda is rebuilding in the unforgiving deserts of YemenExhausted and on the run, it looked like the end for the small band of men.
Palestinian Women is the first book to examine and document the experiences and the historical narrative of ordinary Palestinian women who witnessed the events of 1948 and became involuntary citizens of the State of Israel.
Since its re-emergence as nation-state in 1923, Turkey has often looked like an odd appendix to the West situated in the borderlands of Europe and the Middle East, economically backward, inward looking, marred by political violence, yet a staunch NATO ally, it has been eyed with suspicion by both 'East' and 'West'.
The author of the best-selling State of the World Atlas builds a unique contemporary understanding of the factors and forces at play by homing in on the key events, themes, resources and relationships.
A collection of the most important essays on past and current history by the Western world's foremost Islamic scholarBernard Lewis has charted the great centuries of Islamic power and civilisation but also, in his recent books WHAT WENT WRONG?
A new edition of one of the world's most important and influential booksThe Koran, the holy scripture of Islam, is the record of Muhammad's oral teaching delivered between the years immediately preceding the Hegira in AD 622 and the Prophet's death in AD 632.
History of the PresentA nation that fails to read and record its truths, will be unable, whether as individuals or society, to enjoy freedom and live with dignityI have called this book History of the Present because they are readings of the present , of the pressing passing Now-s that make history, of tomorrow s yesterdays, and yesterdays of tomorrow.
This book explores the long running history of the Israeli-Palestinian conflict and recommends a newly developed solution towards solving the problem and restoring peace in the region allowing for the peace and prosperity of both people through a well thought out and brilliant new century two state solution greatly rivaling the first dying one doomed to further exacerbate the Palestinian condition.
