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Part of the "Facts On File Almanacs of American Wars" series, this volume is almost entirely a chronology covering significant dates in Middle Eastern history from January 1979 through July 2010. Aimed at secondary school students and possibly undergraduates, the book focuses on military topics (aviation and naval)—often in one or two sentences—but also covers diplomacy and politics. In addition, the work includes 40 biographies of significant military and political figures; so...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Gr 9 Up—Covering from 1979 through the middle of 2010, Fredriksen provides a quick reference guide to key dates, events, and persons connected to American military action in the region. Facts are organized chronologically and labeled as relevant to politics, diplomacy, the military, terrorism, or aviation. Black-and-white photos accompany some entri...Log In or Sign Up to Read More