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Nicolas pelham mansfield draws on his experience as a journalist and historian to explore two centuries of history in this volatile area of the world, which has been torn by conflicts, both cultural and economic. Books by peter mansfield author of a history of the. The definitive history of the middle east, thoroughly revised and updated the best overall survey of the politics. History of the middle east 4th edition 9780143121909. From 1961 to 1967 he was the middle east correspondent for the sunday times.
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