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The Middle East has long been a place where religions cultures and politics clash--today more than ever How can a region called the cradle of civilization continue to face uprisings and violence This guide is an objective professional and informed resource that will help you understand the fascinating area covering such topics asAll the Middle Eastern nations including Egypt Iran Iraq Israel Palestine Jordan Kuwait Turkey and SyriaThe history of the first civilizations and the rise of empiresThe roots of the PalestinianIsraeli conflictThreats of ongoing terrorism and the demise of Osama bin LadenRecent revolutions and coups in nations like Egypt and their future Packed with easy-to-follow information and history this handbook will broaden your understanding while following current headlines With this guide youll learn to appreciate the rich cultural heritage of this region.