Cradle and Crucible : History and Faith in the Middle East

Mackey, Sandra,Viorst, Milton,Hawass, Zahi,Fromkin, David,Schorr, Daniel

ISBN 10: 0792269152 / ISBN 13: 9780792269151

Edité par National Geographic, 2002

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Synopsis :

DEFINITIVE BOOK ON THIS AREA: Beyond the current events of the moment, this book takes a long, deep look at the area and traces the historical, political, and cultural forces that have played out across it. In texts and images, it provides, in the words of one of its authors, "the key to unraveling the enigma" of the Middle East. WRITTEN BY RENOWNED MIDDLE EAST EXPERTS: Respected and wellknown writers and journalists on the Middle East, including David Fromkin, Sandra Mackey, and Milton Viorst, contribute moving essays that bring a deep understanding of the area and peoples in it RENOWNED NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC PHOTOGRAPHS: The National Geographic has been documenting the Middle East in photographs for more than a century - in many cases when no other Western journalists were allowed access. Rich archival images along with up-to-the-minute photographs give a comprehensive and dramatic impression of the area. THEMATIC MAPS trace the movements over the long centuries of peoples, empires, and religions as they dominated or influenced the area, making this a timeless reference.

Présentation de l'éditeur: Through photographs, maps, and the writings of highly respected authors such as David Fromkin, Zahi Hawass, Sandra Mackey, and Milton Viorst, Cradle & Crucible details the historical, political, cultural, and religious forces that have shaped the region and unravels for readers the enigma that is the Middle East. Beginning with the prehistoric civilizations of the fertile crescent and continuing through the conflicts of the 20th and 21st centuries, the first section of the book distills the Middle East's sweeping, often turbulent history. From the Hittites to Alexander the Great, from the Romans to the Crusaders, from the Ottomans to the Imperialists, the Middle East's rich tapestry of influences and identities is described with new critical insights. The book's second section is devoted to the Middle East's three great faiths, examining in depth the impact of Muslim, Jewish, and Christian beliefs on history and daily life in the Middle East. Filled with photographs and maps that contribute to a visual understanding of the subject, Cradle & Crucible is a timely guide to this complex, enormously important area of the world.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Cradle and Crucible : History and Faith in ...
Éditeur : National Geographic
Date d'édition : 2002
Reliure : Hardcover
Etat : Very Good