Cities of the Middle East and North Africa: A Historical Encyclopedia
Cities of the Middle East and North Africa: A Historical Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work on major ancient and modern cities in the Middle East and North Africa from their beginnings to today. In an unprecedented work of historical research, renowned experts Bruce Stanley and Michael Dumper provide 5,000 years of authoritative historical coverage as they trace the full trajectory of each city, discuss ties to other cities, and present a comparative analysis of the region through...
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The first work to offer 5,000 years of authoritative historical coverage of ancient and modern cities in the Middle East and North Africa—from their founding to the present—highlighting each city's cultural, social, political, and economic significance.
Reevaluating the past, rethinking the futureThe wonders of cities and the marvels of seeing cities comparativelyRegional and sub-regional mapsCities of the Middle East and North Africa1
\ From the Publisher"Recommended. All levels"\ -\ Choice\ "Cities of the Middle East and North Africa is a truly unique and fascinating resource for historical, socioeconomic, and cultural information on the major cities of the North African and Arab worlds. … [this work] is best suited for large public, college, and research libraries. It is highly recommended for these collections."\ -\ Reference & User Services Quarterly\ "This volume will be a good addition to any academic or large public library so patrons can learn more about the history and current issues affecting the MENA region."\ -\ Booklist\ "Cities of the Middle East and North Africa: A Historical Encyclopedia is a top pick for the high school to college-level collection where courses in Middle Eastern or North Africa ar given."\ -\ Midwest Book Review\ "For academic libraries that support programs on the Islamic world and especially on the Middle East and Africa, this will be a welcome addition to their reference collections."\ -\ Reference & User Services Quarterly\ \ \
