HIST 475: History of the Middle East (3)

Survey of the political, religious, social, cultural, economic, and intellectual development of the Middle East. Special emphasis will be placed on the role of Islam, the rise and fall of the Ottoman Empire, the role of oil, and the origins of the Arab-Israeli conflict and the history of terrorism.

Prerequisites: GE 140, GE 141, HIST 200 (for majors), Junior Status.