Spencer, William

Examines the history of relations between the United States and Iran and the various shifts in Iranian government that have affected those relations.

Presents statistics, essays, and newspaper and magazine articles on each country in the Middle East, discussing the significance of Islam to the region and providing background on the region's modern conflicts.

Describes the history of conflict among Middle Eastern tribes and nations before and since the birth of Islam.

Included in this volume are country reports on and current statistics for the countries of the Middle East, with regional essays underscoring the current and historical significance of Islam as well as the forces that make the Middle East a theater of conflict in the world today.

An introduction to the history, geography, culture, and people of Iran.

Discusses the origins and beliefs of Islam and its sects, highlighting fundamentalism as it is practiced in various Islamic countries.

Introduces the history, geography, people, culture, government, and economy of Turkey.