Middle East Conflicts from Ancient Egypt to the 21st Century: An Encyclopedia and Document Collection [4 volumes]

by
Spencer C. Tuckereditor

Spencer C. Tucker, PhD, has been senior fellow in military history at ABC-CLIO since 2003. He has been a Fulbright Scholar, a visiting research associate at the Smithsonian Institution, and, as a U.S. Army captain, an intelligence analyst in the Pentagon. He has written or edited 58 books or encyclopedias treating military and naval history, a number of which have won important awards. Among his works are American Revolution: The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection.

Middle East Conflicts from Ancient Egypt to the 21st Century: An Encyclopedia and Document Collection [4 volumes]

20190831

ABC-CLIO

Pages 1932
Topics Actium, Battle of;Alexander the Great's Invasion of Persian Empire;Crusades;Dayan, Moshe;Entebbe Hostage Rescue;Hussein, Saddam;Napoleon's Invasion of Egypt;Ottoman Empire;Palestine;Saladin;Syrian Civil War;Military History: Conflict and Wars;World History: Conflict

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Middle East Conflicts from Ancient Egypt to the 21st Century: An Encyclopedia and Document Collection [4 volumes]

Contributors: Tucker, Spencer;
Abstract:

With more than 1,100 cross-referenced entries covering every aspect of conflict in the Middle East, this definitive scholarly reference provides readers with a substantial foundation for understanding contemporary history in the most volatile region in the world.


• Provides more than 1,100 A–Z entries on various military, political, and social topics connected with conflict in the Middle East

• Features contributions from approximately 200 distinguished scholars and independent historians from a variety of disciplines

• Devotes a full volume to key documents relevant to conflict in the Middle East throughout history

• Includes more than 100 illustrations depicting conflict in the Middle East, plus dozens of maps depicting major geopolitical relationships, large scale military operations, and individual battles on land and sea
Editor(s): Tucker, Spencer;
SortTitle: middle east conflicts from ancient egypt to the 21st century: an encyclopedia and document collection [4 volumes]
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Spencer C. Tuckereditor

Spencer C. Tucker, PhD, has been senior fellow in military history at ABC-CLIO since 2003. He has been a Fulbright Scholar, a visiting research associate at the Smithsonian Institution, and, as a U.S. Army captain, an intelligence analyst in the Pentagon. He has written or edited 58 books or encyclopedias treating military and naval history, a number of which have won important awards. Among his works are American Revolution: The Definitive Encyclopedia and Document Collection.
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Imprint: ABC-CLIO
Pages: 1932
Publication Date: 20190831