Understand the Middle East (since 1945): Teach Yourself

Understand the Middle East (since 1945) is an essential guide to one of the world s most turbulent regions.

Understand the Middle East (since 1945) examines the origins and development of the events which have dominated the headlines for the last six decades. Covering everything from religion and politics in the aftermath of the Second World War to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, war in Iraq and the terrorism of the present day it will change the way you think about the region.