Publisher's Synopsis
Considering the unparalleled direct U.S. involvement in war and peace in the Middle East since the 1990-91 Gulf crisis and war, there are surprisingly few books that comprehensively outline and examine the history of the United States in the Middle East; the post-9/11 Middle East may be the most critical time in the history of American involvement in the region. Distinguished Middle East scholar David Lesch's comprehensive history of the United States in the Middle East is designed to be read by the interested general public and to be used in the classroom for courses in History and Political Science departments, as well as related courses in Middle Eastern Studies and International relations programs.
