An economic history of Africa from ancient times to the present, with an emphasis on the creation and exploitation of its wealth, both by indigenous rulers and outsiders, discusses the impact of Christianity and Islam and the slave trade.
An analysis of Iraq's role in both the Middle East and the world throughout history explores the country's ancient empires and achievements and its contributions to the emergence of the world's enduring monotheistic faiths.
"In this insightful analysis, highly-respected expert John Robertson canvases the entirety of Iraq's rich history, from the seminal advances of its Neolithic inhabitants to the aftermath of the American-led invasion and Iraq today. Grounded in extensive research, this balanced a…
The Ottoman Empire began in 1300 under the almost legendary Osman I, reached its apogee in the sixteenth century under Suleiman the Magnificent, whose forces threatened the gates of Vienna, and gradually diminished thereafter until Mehmed VI was sent into exile by Mustafa Kemal …