The Encyclopedia of Middle East Wars [5 volumes]: The United States in the Persian Gulf, Afghanistan, and Iraq Conflicts
Awards:   Winner of Booklist Editors' Choice 2011 2012 (United States) Winner of Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2011 2012 (United States)
Author:   Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
ISBN:  

9781851099474


Pages:   1887
Publication Date:   08 October 2010
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Format:   Hardback
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  • Winner of Booklist Editors' Choice 2011 2012 (United States)
  • Winner of Choice Outstanding Academic Title, 2011 2012 (United States)

Overview

This in-depth study of U.S. involvement in the modern Middle East carefully weighs the interplay of domestic, cultural, religious, diplomatic, international, and military events in one of the world's most troubled regions. * Hundreds of alphabetically organized entries on wars, political events, religious and cultural issues, and diplomatic initiatives, as well as in-depth essays on background material, area and regional analyses, and biographical entries * An introduction by General Anthony Zinni, USMC (Ret), former commander in chief of U.S. Central Command * A chronologically arranged final volume comprised of primary and contemporary documents with individual introductions * A detailed chronology of events * Cross-references and books for further reading appended to each entry * A bibliography of over 450 books that are the latest in the field

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Author:   Spencer C. Tucker
Publisher:   Bloomsbury Publishing Plc
Imprint:   ABC-CLIO
Dimensions:   Width: 23.90cm , Height: 18.00cm , Length: 30.00cm
Weight:   7.530kg
ISBN:  

9781851099474


ISBN 10:   1851099476
Pages:   1887
Publication Date:   08 October 2010
Recommended Age:   From 7 to 17 years
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Hardback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In Print   Availability explained
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Table of Contents

Volume I: A–D List of Entries List of Maps Preface General Maps Introduction Entries Index Volume II: E–L List of Entries List of Maps General Maps Entries Index Volume III: M–S List of Entries List of Maps General Maps Entries Index Volume IV: T–Z List of Entries List of Maps General Maps Entries Military Ranks Military Medals, Decorations, and Awards Chronology Glossary Selected Bibliography List of Editors and Contributors Categorical Index Index Volume V: documents List of Documents Documents Index

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<p> The total work is highly recommended as a solid resource for public and academic libraries and some high schools. . . . This well-organized encyclopedia would provide advanced students with a solid introduction to topics that are in the news almost every day. - <p>Booklist


<p> The total work is highly recommended as a solid resource for public and academic libraries and some high<p>schools. ... This well-organized encyclopedia would provide advanced students with a solid introduction to topics that are in the news almost every day. - <p>Booklist


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Spencer C. Tucker, PhD, is senior fellow in military history for ABC-CLIO and the author or editor of more than 40 books and encyclopedias, many of which have been recognized by awards.

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