1st Edition

Heart Of Middle East

By Coke Copyright 2010
346 Pages
by Routledge

346 Pages
by Routledge

346 Pages
by Routledge

The Heart of the Middle East is a classic account of the history and culture of Iraq. Written in 1925 at the height of the colonial era, it offers a unique insight into a complex past that continues to influence events today. Beginning with the earliest known inhabitants of what was called Mesopotamia, Coke describes Roman-Persian rivalry in the area, collaspe of both Persia and Constantinople... Read more
Early Days, The Roman-Persian Rivalry, The Coming of the Arab, The Division of Islam, The Golden Age, Life in the Golden Age, The Coming of the Turk, The Coming of the English, The Coming of the German, The World War, The Year of Hope, The Year of Disillusion, The People of the Country, The Creation of the New State, The Organisation of the Executive, Money Water Field and Road, Health and Education, Industry and Business, Social Life, The Dawn of Tomorrow.

Biography

Richard Coke