A Short History of the Middle East: From the Rise of Islam to Modern Times

by George E. Kirk

This book, first published in 1948, grew out of a series of lectures delivered since the War at the Middle East Centre for Arab Studies to British students who required a solid grounding in Middle East history and politics to assist in fitting them for active careers in the region. These lectures, by a leading specialist on Middle Eastern history, generated such interest that they were adapted and published in book form for a wider reading public. The book forms a comprehensive introduction to the history of the Middle East.

Genres: Nonfiction

314 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1955

About the author

George Eden Kirk was professor emeritus of history at the University of Massachusetts and an authority on the history and politics of the Middle East.

Reviews

[Kraychik · Rating 5 out of 5]

Still relevant. Far more honest than what you'd get from Edward Said, Rashid Khalidi, or Tarek Ramadan. George E Kirk's point of departure is honesty. It delivers what it promises.