Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and communities of Israel.

Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Syria.

Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Egypt.

A photo-illustrated introduction to the Palestinians, discussing their place in the world, the geographical area's land, history, religion, politics, economy, people, communities, and foreign relations, and considering the possibility of a two-state solution to the ongoing conflict between Palestine and Israel.

Discusses the geography, history, economy, government, religion, people, foreign relations, and major cities of Lebanon.

The radical Islamist group ISIS has caused the deaths of thousands and contributed to the rise of anti-Muslim sentiment around the world, despite the fact that prominent Muslim leaders have denounced the group's actions. Fears have been heightened by the spread of misinformation. Readers learn the real facts about how this organization rose to power and its current status, empowering them and equipping them to fight Islamophobia. Full-color photographs,...

Introduces ISIS, describing the organization's founding and history, the global response to their actions, and what their future holds.

Muammar al-Qaddafi led a group of young army officers who overthrew the government of King Idris I in 1961. After the officers seized control, Qadaffi emerged as head of the ruling council. Although he doesn't hold any title in Libya, it is clear that he is the absolute ruler of the country. Qaddafi brought socialism to Libya by taking over and nationalizing all industries, including the profitable oil industry. He reorganized the government in a...

Hafez al-Assad became president of Syria in 1971, following a long line of military leaders. At first, his goals included achieving pan-Arabism, more evenly distributing the nation's oil wealth, and extending the party's power by reaching into every aspect of Syrians' lives. However, through a series of poorly planned economic programs, censorship, and old-fashioned greed and corruption, Assad and his government brought intimidation and the loss of...

A comprehensive history of the Arab conquests of the Middle East and the spread of the Islamic faith, describing the message of Muhammad and overthrow of the Persian and Byzantine empires.