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    From the earliest civilisations to Biblical times, from the era of the Crusades to the Ottoman Empire and the founding of its modern nations, in times of peace and of conflict, the history of the Middle East is as rich and diverse as any region of the world.

    Discover, in these pages, the history of some of the peoples that have made their mark in this vast and influential part of the world. Among them: the Persians, Jews, Arabs and Nabateans.

    Explore through the written word, the history of the great cities of this vast region: Jerusalem, Baghdad and Damascus to name but a few.

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    Kemal Ataturk, Revolutionary and Founder of Modern Turkey

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    Mustafa Kemal's ambition was to liberate Turkey from ancient beliefs which he believed made it backward and prevented it from joining the modern world. Kemal...

    The 1982 Israeli Invasion of Lebanon – Back Story

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    The operational objectives of the Israeli invasion of Lebanon in 1982 are relatively well known, less so the complex back story to the event. On...

    Ancient Phoenician City of Byblos, Lebabon

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    Byblos, an ancient Phoenician city located on Lebanon's Mediterranean coast has been settled since Neolithic times. It is now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. UNESCO’s...

    History of the Veil in Early Islam: Prestige and Segregation of the Muslim Female

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    At the time of the dawn of Islam, women of high status in greater Arabia followed the Mesopotamian practice of veiling to indicate their...

    The First Caliphs and the Rise of the Islamic Empire

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    When Muhammad died unexpectedly in 632 CE no one was in place to take over leadership of the expanding Islamic world. The resulting power...

    Unilateral Approach to River Jordan Resource Development in 1950s

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    Following the War of Independence (Nakba), riparian neighbours took the unilateral approach to the use of the River Jordan as an essential water resource. At...

    British Interest in Iraq in the Early 20th Century

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    The area known today as "Iraq" grew in importance for leaders of the British Empire during the first two decades of the twentieth century. During...

    The Ottoman Harem – Concubines, Odalisques and Eunuchs

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    The fascinating world of the beautiful women that lived to satisfy and entertain the Sultan at the Ottoman court, surrounded by castrated slaves. During the...

    Flavius Josephus Early Jewish and Roman History: Historical Resources

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    Flavius Josephus, was born Joseph the son of Matthias, in Jerusalem in 37­ CE. His autobiography tells of a three-year period living in the...

    The Legendary Origins of Coffee

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    Not much is known about the early history of coffee, and many tall tales and legends have arisen to fill in the blanks of...
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