Norman Stillman has produced a comprehensive and articulate history of the turbulent and complex relationships in the Middle East that brilliantly captures the people and the history.
"An admirable synthesis...the author demonstrates a scrupulous sense of balance and objectivity."--American Historical Review
-- "American Historical Review "
"Stillman traverses a huge amount of ground, dispassionately and with impressive narrative and skill."--The New York Times Book Review -- "New York Times Book Review "