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"Francesca Albanese’s clear moral voice and expert analysis sheds light on Palestine’s darkest moment in history. This book will help to judge those who were on the right and wrong side of history."……続きを見る

In "The Destruction of the Greek Empire and the Story of the Capture of Constantinople by the Turks," Edwin Pears presents a meticulously crafted narrative documenting the fall of one of history's m……続きを見る

Following months of negotiations after the seizure of the US Embassy in Tehran on 4 November 1979, President Jimmy Carter ordered the newly formed Delta Force to conduct a raid into Iran to free the……続きを見る

This is a political biography of the French industrialist and political activist Jacques Lemaigre Dubreuil (1894-1955), president of the Taxpayers' Federation in the 1930s, entrepreneur in wartime F……続きを見る

The Collected Works of T. E. Lawrence (Lawrence of Arabia) is a literary masterpiece that showcases the brilliant mind of T. E. Lawrence. This comprehensive collection includes his essays, letters, ……続きを見る

** ORDER NIGHTS OF PLAGUE, THE NEW NOVEL FROM ORHAN PAMUK ** Winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature Winner of the International IMPAC Dublin Award 'Wonderful' The Spectator 'Magnificent' Observer……続きを見る

In Edwin Pears' historical masterpiece 'The Fall of the Greek Empire,' readers are taken on a compelling journey through the decline and downfall of one of antiquity's greatest civilizations. Pears'……続きを見る

The 'Israel'ÄìJordan Peace Treaty' compilation is a profound exploration of peace and diplomacy intricately woven within the context of Middle Eastern politics. This anthology serves as a landmark t……続きを見る

Like a great dynasty that falls to ruin and is eventually remembered more for its faults than its feats, Arab nationalism is remembered mostly for its humiliating rout in the 1967 Six Day War, for i……続きを見る

From William Dalrympleーaward-winning historian, journalist and travel writerーa masterly retelling of what was perhaps the West’s greatest imperial disaster in the East, and an important parable of……続きを見る

Henry Morgenthau's 'Testimony of Ambassador Morgenthau about Armenian Genocide and the Exodus of Greeks' is a compelling account of the atrocities committed during World War I. The book details the ……続きを見る

At 60 manuscript pages and 100 sources, Target Iran is of the new genre of eBooks on critical political subjects written for the modern reader who requires reliable background information to reach a……続きを見る

Edward William Lane's "Arabian Society in the Middle Ages: Studies From The Thousand and One Nights" offers an incisive exploration into the cultural, social, and historical contexts of Arabian life……続きを見る

The Syrian war has been an example of the abuse and insufficient delivery of humanitarian assistance. According to international practice, humanitarian aid should be channelled through a state gover……続きを見る

In "The Destruction of the Greek Empire and the Story of the Capture of Constantinople by the Turks," Edwin Pears delves into the pivotal historical events surrounding the fall of Constantinople in ……続きを見る

This volume explores the cultural meaning of several supernatural creatures in Arabia, tracing the historical development of these creatures and their recent representations in the Western world. Ut……続きを見る

From time to time, in the course of the world’s history, the title of Great has been given to some monarch who has distinguished himself, either by the splendour of his victories, or by the value of……続きを見る

A literary landmark, 'Seven Pillars of Wisdom' captures the essence of T. E. Lawrence's harrowing and extraordinary journey through the deserts of Arabia, interwoven with the turmoil of wartime lead……続きを見る

In "History of the Ancient Chaldea," George Rawlinson deftly navigates the intricate tapestry of Chaldean civilization, offering readers a meticulous examination of its cultural, political, and soci……続きを見る

This illustrated edition of *Seven Pillars of Wisdom & The Evolution of a Revolt* is a sweeping collection that masterfully stitches together the threads of military strategy, cultural reflection, a……続きを見る

The Collected Works of Lawrence of Arabia (Unabridged) presents a comprehensive anthology of T. E. Lawrence's writings, encapsulating his multifaceted experiences as a soldier, diplomat, and scholar……続きを見る

The final decades of the Ottoman Empire and the period of the French mandate in Syria and Lebanon coincided with a critical period of transformation in agricultural technologies and administration. ……続きを見る

In 1951, Israel was a young nation surrounded by hostile neighbors. Its tenuous grip on nationhood was made slipperier still by internal tensions among the various communities that had immigrated to……続きを見る

The classic account of war and adventure in the Middle East that transformed T. E. Lawrence into Lawrence of Arabia Originally intended as a study of the great cities of the Middle East, Seven Pilla……続きを見る

A richly detailed history of the Bacris and the Busnachs, two renowned Jewish families whose influence and reputation shook the capitals of Europe and America At the height of the Napoleonic Wars, t……続きを見る

Illustrated with 15 maps George Warrington Steevens was among the most prominent journalists of the Victorian era; writing articles for the National Observer, Pall Mall Gazette and the newly founded……続きを見る

The articles of this comprehensive edited volume offer a multidisciplinary, global and comparative approach to the history of empires. They analyze their ends over a long spectrum of humankind’s his……続きを見る

In Unknowing and the Everyday Seema Golestaneh examines how Sufi mystical experience in Iran shapes contemporary life. Central to this process is ma’rifat, or “unknowing”ーthe idea that, as it is ul……続きを見る

"Strong evidence that the Roman Empire is of Edomite origin ... left our minds in bewilderment ... is one to be studied." -Church of England Quarterly Review William Beeston in his 1858 book "The Ro……続きを見る

Known as the graveyard of empires, Afghanistan has now been singled out as Obama's "just war," the destination for an additional thirty thousand US troops in an effort to shore up an increasingly de……続きを見る