The History of Middle East is an attempt to make an in-depth study of the subject, beginning from the evolution of human civilization to the present decade, and to highlight the past glory and splendour of Egypt and Mesopotamia, the origin and development of Christianity, Judaism and Islam in this sacred place. The book extensively deals with the split of Middle East into several countries like Israel, Iraq, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Lebanon, Kuwait, etc.—after the First World War. History of all these countries uptil 2004 has been provided in detail with the main emphasis on the recent wars like the Arab-Israel wars, attack on Kuwait by the Iraqi forces under Saddam Hussain, and the Anglo-American Allied Forces’ attacks on Iraq to liberate it from the tyranny of Sadam Hussain. In addition, the present unstable condition of Iraq, the alarming terrorists attacks in Iraq, the ceaseless efforts of U.N.O. in establishing peace and democracy in the region, and the world pressure on Israel to give Palestine to Arabs, are few other major areas of the present study.
The book, being remarkably informative of both the past and current events in the historical, political and international arena, would be a good addition to one’s collection of books. It is particularly recommended to the scholars of history and political science for its comparative and analytical approach to the latest developments in the Middle East.
Dr. R.S. CHAURASIA, M.A. in English, History, Economics, Political Science, LL.B., holds Ph.D. degree in History. He is the retired Principal and Head of the Department of History and Political Science, Rajdhani College, University of Delhi. He has taught in different colleges under different universities for four decades. He has written about forty books on English, History and Political Science. He is a reputed author of thirty years standing. He has contributed more than hundred papers to leading journals as well as to different books and newspapers. He has also taught P.G. Teachers of Delhi Senior Secondary Schools under the auspices of the Delhi State Institute of Education for about twenty years. He has recently been awarded “Millennium Award” of 2000 A.D. at The Farrukhabad Mahotsav, Uttar Pradesh.
His other books include : Recent Times History of Political Thought; History of Western Political Thought; History of Medieval India; History of Ancient India; History of Modern India; History of Europe-4 Vols.; la;qDr jk"Vª la?k_ vUrjkZ"Vªh; lEcU/; History of Modern China; History of Japan and History of the Marathas.
