Crisis in the Middle East: Israel and the Arab States 1945-2007
Michael Scott-Baumann

ISBN: 9780340966587
Publisher: Hodder Education
Published: 24/04/2009
Extent: 192 pages

£9.99

This book is a brand new title in the Access to History series which explores and analyses the history of conflict in the Middle East from British rule in the early twentieth century to the Iraq war in the twenty-first century. The Arab-Israeli conflict is the main focus of this book but it also examines:
* Arab nationalism, especially in Egypt and Syria
* the Islamic revolution in Iran in 1979
* the causes and consequences of three wars involving Iraq
* the growth of political Islam and Islamic fundamentalism in the Middle East.

Throughout the book, key dates, terms and issues are highlighted, and historical interpretations of key debates are outlined. Summary diagrams are included to consolidate knowledge and understanding of the period, and exam-style questions and tips written by examiners provide the opportunity to develop exam skills.

Relevant content specific to the 2008 AS and A Level specifications.
In-depth coverage of the period presented in an accessible way.
Exam-style questions and tips written by examiners offer support with assessment.
Summary diagrams throughout aid with revision of the key topics and themes.

Table of Contents:
Introduction: the scope of this book
Chapter 1: Jews, Arabs and the British, 1900-39/British rule in Palestine
Chapter 2: The birth of Israel, 1939-49
Chapter 3: Arab wars with Israel, 1956-1973
Chapter 4: Nasser, Egypt and Arab nationalism
Chapter 5: The Palestinian problem/question
Chapter 6: The challenges of peacemaking 1990-2008 – Israelis and Palestinians
Chapter 7: The Iran-Iraq War, 1980-88
Chapter 8: Iraq and the West, 1990-2008
Chapter 9: From Arab nationalism to political Islam