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Peter Mansfield

    Peter Mansfield was a British political journalist whose career shifted focus after resigning from the Foreign Service in 1956 over the Suez affair. He established himself as a keen observer of the Middle East, working from Beirut and contributing to prominent publications. His extensive reporting included a significant tenure as the Middle East correspondent for The Sunday Times.

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    • The Bates Method

      • 192 pages
      • 7 hours of reading

      A non-invasive and natural way of enhancing your sight by using simple techniques and exercises to relieve strain and improve brain/eye co-ordination.

      The Bates Method
    • Traces the history of the Arabs, surveys the modern Arab states, and looks at their religion, culture, traditions, and politics

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    • A History of the Middle East

      • 448 pages
      • 16 hours of reading
      3.8(909)Add rating

      Over the centuries, the Middle East has confounded the dreams of conquerors and peacemakers alike. In this classic work, Peter Mansfield follows the historic struggle of the region over the last two hundred years. This new edition updates recent developments in the Middle East, including the turbulent events in Afghanistan, the troubled relationship between the U.S. and Iraq, the continuing Arab-Israeli conflict, and the rise of Islamic Jihad. Incisive and illuminating, A History of the Middle East is essential reading for anyone wishing to understand what is perhaps the most crucial and volatile nerve center of the modern world.

      A History of the Middle East