Heart Of Middle East

The Heart of the Middle East is a classic account of the history and culture of Iraq. Written in 1925 at the height of the colonial era, it offers a unique insight into a complex past that continues to influence events today. Beginning with the earliest known inhabitants of what was called Mesopotamia, Coke describes Roman-Persian rivalry in the area, collaspe of both Persia and Constantinople before the onset of the Arabs, the golden age of Abbassid Caliphate, the coming of the Turks and, with their decline, the coming of the English, the rise in the Middle East of European influence generally and the parallel rise a reborn Arab nationalism.

Autorentext

Richard Coke

Inhalt

Early Days, The Roman-Persian Rivalry, The Coming of the Arab, The Division of Islam, The Golden Age, Life in the Golden Age, The Coming of the Turk, The Coming of the English, The Coming of the German, The World War, The Year of Hope, The Year of Disillusion, The People of the Country, The Creation of the New State, The Organisation of the Executive, Money Water Field and Road, Health and Education, Industry and Business, Social Life, The Dawn of Tomorrow.