The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict (2nd Edition) [Paperback]

Mitchell Bard Ph.D. (Author), Mitchell G. Bard (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Complete Idiot's Guide | Publication Date: November 5, 2002

Updated with information on the effects of the U.S. presence in Iraq.

There is perhaps no other place in the world fraught with as much turmoil as the Middle East. This updated guide provides readers with an intense look at current events and the ever-changing political and social landscape in this dynamic part of the world, as well as the history—ancient and modern—of the region.
-Very strong sales for the first two editions
-The go-to book on the subject for readers on all sides of the issue
-This book has a nationwide appeal for anyone wishing to bring themselves up-to-date on the conflict and its consequences for the United States and the rest of the world
-Covers recent events, including the death of Arafat and the Iraqi elections, with expanded information about terrorism in the region

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Editorial Reviews

Review

Bard’s updated book is extraordinarily comprehensive. It explains the evolution of the Arab-Israeli conflict from Biblical times ....to Mahmoud Abbas. -- Near East Report, February 13, 2006 --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

About the Author

Mitchell G. Bard, Ph.D., is one of the country’s foremost experts on U.S.-Middle East policy and the author of 14 books, including The Complete Idiot’s Guide to World War II. Dr. Bard has appeared on Fox News, MSNBC, and other television and radio outlets. His work has been published in academic journals, magazines, and newspapers. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Paperback: 504 pages
• Publisher: Alpha; 2nd edition (November 5, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0028644107
• ISBN-13: 978-0028644103
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 7.4 x 1.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.8 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (133 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,008,464 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Mitchell Bard is the Executive Director of the nonprofit American-Israeli Cooperative Enterprise (AICE) and a foreign policy analyst who lectures frequently on U.S.-Middle East policy. Dr. Bard is also the director of the Jewish Virtual Library, the world's most comprehensive online encyclopedia of Jewish history and culture. Dr. Bard's work has appeared in academic journals, magazines and major newspapers. He is the author of 19 books, including The Arab Lobby, Myths & Facts: Guide to the Arab-Israeli Conflict, 1001 Facts Everyone Should Know About Israel (with Moshe Schwartz), The Water's Edge And Beyond: Defining the Limits to Domestic Influence on U.S. Middle East Policy, Forgotten Victims: The Abandonment of Americans in Hitler's Camps, The Complete Idiot's Guide to World War II, The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict, The Complete History of the Holocaust, and The Nuremberg Trials. Dr. Bard holds a Ph.D. in political science from UCLA and a master's degree in public policy from Berkeley. He received his B.A. in economics from the University of California at Santa Barbara.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Informative & Balanced: Gets You Up To Speed, October 12, 2001

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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict (Paperback)

This book is an excellent source for people trying to begin to understand the current middle east. The book introduces you to all the major players and ideologies.

... The book seems to present both sides' positions and does not hesitate to take shots at either Israel or the Arabs/Palestinians (or the "West" for that matter). [you] should find this book helpful and informative.

44 of 50 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent overview of conflict in the middle east, June 19, 2000

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Steven A. Davis "AU Tiger 1989" (Greenville, South Carolina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict (Paperback)

Having little knowledge of the history of the conflict, I was eager to learn "just what is going on over there?" I agree that this book is somewhat pro-Israel, but keeping that in mind I found it to be quite interesting. While the author does present some opinion, the vast majority of the book concerns factual events. The book starts with a short history of the three major religions involved (Judaism, Christianity, and Islam), then covers events in the region throughout history. It moves generally chronologically, although it covers certain subjects in total; for example, the Iran-Iraq war is covered in a separate chapter, though events in other chapters occurred simultaneously. After finishing this book, I had a much greater understanding of why there is so much animosity in the middle east.

35 of 39 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Accurate, fair, and intelligent, October 12, 2001

By A Customer

This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict (Paperback)

It's hard to publish an opinion on the middle east that doesn't offend people on at least one side of this polarized political issue. I found this review to contain the most facts, the most intelligent analysis, the best timeline of information, and the best unbiased presentation of this material that I've ever read, and I've been reading a LOT about the situation in the middle east. The book also has the advantage of being fun to read, and really offering all the information in a way that even a person who has never heard of the conflict can learn all the basics fairly from one source. I've never given a five-star review before, but this book deserves it. Well done!