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This reference work covers the history of Middle East nations, addressing military, political, diplomatic, and ideological trends in each respective country and enabling readers to better understand the factors behind the crises shaping the Middle East today.* Provides a detailed overview of Middle East conflicts since World War I in a single resource* Offers historical context for the level of involvement in various wars by Middle Eastern countries as well as each country's interaction with the West and other Middle East nations* Includes "Did You Know?" sidebars with interesting details, statistics, and other information related to the countries covered in the book