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

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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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Product Details

  • Paperback: 512 pages
  • Publisher: Alpha; 3 edition (October 4, 2005)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 1592574106
  • ISBN-13: 978-1592574100
  • Product Dimensions: 9 x 7.3 x 1.2 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 3.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (136 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #708,378 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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44 of 48 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Finally, an objective perspective!, October 1, 2001
By "patsyk1" (Cambridge, MA USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict (Paperback)
What an eye-opener! I found this no-nonsense, chronological history of the seemingly intransigient middle east conflict an invaluable aid in sorting out the roots of the Israeli-Arab dilemma. For example, I didn't know that the Arabs rejected the 1947 UN Partition Plan that would have given them a state larger than the one they're demanding now. Nor was I aware of the fact that the Mayor of Haifa in 1948 actually pleaded with his Arab neighbors not to flee but to stay in the city as the Arab armies were invading Israel. Thank you, Mr. Bard. I will recommend this book to all my friends.
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27 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Fun to read, but extremely informative and fair!, October 10, 2001
By Lee Green (California) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict (Paperback)
While this book is fun to read, it actually delves deeply into the issues at the heart of the conflict. Bard has done his homework and presented an objective and fair look at sensitive topics. This book is an excellent guide for those trying to determine whether what they read in the papers is based on fact or propaganda. Would make a great gift for college students and for those interested in the Middle East, no matter what their level of expertise. Even for people who think they 'know everything there is to know' about the Middle East, Bard has much to offer.
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35 of 38 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Well-balanced, October 6, 2000
By "historian18" (Westchester County, NY, USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: The Complete Idiot's Guide to Middle East Conflict (Paperback)
This well-balanced work shows the positive and negative of both sides of the issues in the Middle East. It goes beyond the headlines to the roots of the conflict. It focuses on more than politics and shows how other factors contribute to the conflict. The "idiot" title is misleading, since this is a really well-written, comprehensive overview of the history of the Middle East. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED reading.
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Most Recent Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5 stars The truth is so nice to know.
The middle east has been a crazy episode in the world for so many years. It is difficult to understand why a piece of property smaller than almost every state in the US with less... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Richard W. Price

1.0 out of 5 stars Very Biased
On reading this book I am struck by its one-sided bias toward an Israeli view particularly of events in 1947-1949. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Dan

3.0 out of 5 stars good reference
It is a pretty good reference book. I have to take a class on the topic and it really help me to get the general idea.
Published 8 months ago by George

1.0 out of 5 stars pure bias
Trough out the book, I felt there was a strong bias favoring the Israelis. It almost convinced me that the arab people where violent sadistic people, while Israel had always done... Read more
Published 17 months ago by D. Castro

1.0 out of 5 stars Disgustingly one-sided
If I could give this book zero stars I would have. If Prof bard wants to write propaganda, that's fine. Read more
Published 22 months ago by C. Larson

5.0 out of 5 stars A Rarity: An Objective Overview of the Middle East Conflict
Do not be fooled by the title, this book is provides a very good overview of the Middle East conflict and what is remarkable given the emotions and misinformation surrounding the... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Nigel M. Duckworth

1.0 out of 5 stars Makes be disturst the "Idiot's" series-Excessively from a Jewish Point of View
I was disappointed in this book and disappointed in the editors of the "Idiot's" series to have used Bard as the author. Read more
Published on July 23, 2008 by S. Brunsvold

1.0 out of 5 stars Very sad-Israeli Propaganda masquerading as useful info
Sad that people might buy this misleading piece of propaganda & actually believe anything written in it. Read more
Published on May 26, 2008 by Carl Larsen

1.0 out of 5 stars A typical Mitchell Bard propaganda piece, expanded into a book.
Short Review: This book is a good summary of Middle East history as narrated from a purely right-wing Israeli point of view as written by a well-known propagandist, and while... Read more
Published on November 24, 2007 by Omar Aker

1.0 out of 5 stars Complete waste of time
This book is biased, poorly written (even for a complete idiot) and is a COMPLETE waste of time. Do not even waste one minute by reading this book, unless you are looking for a... Read more
Published on October 14, 2007 by AF

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