With the continuing flurry of news concerning the Middle East, there is a great need for an easy-to-follow reference to the region and its people. The Everything® Middle East Book is an up-to-date guide to the rich history, heritage, and cultures of the area of the world known as the "cradle of civilization." Designed with the average Westerner in mind, this compelling book takes an objective look at the history of the Middle East as a means for providing insights into the long history of discord that continues today. Chapters cover the ethnicities and languages, the politics of religion, and the origins of Islamic militancy. Packed with straightforward information and fascinating insights, The Everything® Middle East Book is a must-read for anyone interested in following the headlines. Jacob M. Fellure is the founder and executive director of the Middle East Cross-Cultural Association and a nationally recognized author and speaker. He has lived and traveled extensively throughout the Middle East as an adventurer and a scholar. Since 1998, he has organized and led cultural study groups in Turkey, Israel, Palestine, Egypt, and Jordan, as well as the Iraqi, Lebanese, and Yemeni communities of Dearborn, MI.
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