The Middle East: 2000 Years of History From the Rise of Christianity to the Present Day

Pheonix Giant, London, 1997. First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine Condition. Third impression of the First Edition. Size: Octavo 8vo (standard book size). 433 pages. Text body is clean, and free from previous owner annotation, underlining and highlighting. Binding is tight, covers and spine fully intact. No foxing in this copy. All edges clean, neat and free of foxing. In fine unread condition. The book is available and will be PACKAGED professionally, DISPATCHED promptly and a TRACKING NUMBER will be advised by Australia Post.. "Bernard Lewis describes the forces which shaped the history of the Middle East: the Islamic religion and legal system; the traditions of government; the immense variety of trade and the remarkably wide range of crops; the elites - military, commercial, religious, intellectual and artistic - and the commonalty, including such socially distinct group as slaves, women and unbelievers." "In the final section of the book Professor Lewis looks at pervasive impact, in modern times, of Western ideas and technology, and the responses and reactions they evoked. Rich in vivid detail and the knowledge of a great scholar, this brilliant survey of the history and civilizations of the Middle East reveals the huge Islamic contribution to European life, as well as the European contribution to the Islamic world." Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilogram. Category: History; Middle East History; Middle East; ISBN: 1857994116. ISBN/EAN: 9781857994117. Pictures of this item not already displayed here available upon request. Inventory No: 10099. . 9781857994117