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" I probably read the 90's edition "
- Tim, 12/17/2013
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" This book helped me to understand the conflicts, contributions, and history of the Middle East in a very tangible way. I would recommend this book for historians or those interested in the roots of today's major current events. "
- Mary, 12/12/2013
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" Great... Until 9/10ths trhough the book history shifted to political commentary. "
- Kent, 11/18/2013
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" It was interesting enough. Not dry, but not entirely engaging, either. I really enjoyed the class, and what it comes down to is that the if history is your thing, then the material stands on its own and keeps you reading. "
- Christina, 11/15/2013
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" I know it's a textbook, but if you want a (relatively) quick rundown of the Middle East, this is a good place to start. "
- Rachel, 7/18/2013
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" Assigned as a textbook for a college course, but the style of the thing was a very pleasant surprise. I was expecting the dry prose common to history texts, what I got was more along the lines of Tolkien's Silmarillion. "
- Joshua, 7/16/2013
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" This is a typical and concise history of Middle East. It begins from Prophet Muhammad until the very modern events in the region. The book has approached middle east from an academic view point without any biases. It is a very good book for the beginners in the topic "
- Dana, 3/11/2013
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" Fair, scholarly and illuminating. "
- Faez, 2/15/2013
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" Good until it reaches the 20th century and gets bogged down in minutia and flaccid "objectivity." Best parts on on the rise of Islam. "
- Sean, 12/28/2012
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" Fascinating!! And well-written. Thanks Ehrman! "
- Jeff, 11/22/2012
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" Great until the last few chapters when it becomes too anti-Israel. "
- Ron, 8/31/2012
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" Wherein we learn that the Middle East ought more aptly to be called Southwest Asia. "
- Terry, 1/27/2012
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" Well-written! Fascinating book and a great source on Islamic history and Middle Eastern history. "
- Jan, 12/16/2011
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" First 3/4 of the book are only interesting if you like the history of Islam or medieval history. Best part was it's coverage of 19th and 20th century history in the region. Unfortunately did not cover the Arab Spring of 2011. "
- Christian, 11/18/2011
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" Excellent history of the Middle East. But it is very long; good as an audiobook. It really makes you see things from the non-American side. "
- Marlasg, 11/7/2011
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" Are you looking for an introductory text about the subject that isn't too text book(y)? Is that something you might be interested in? "
- keatssycamore, 8/2/2011
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