In Brief

From The Medes to the Mullahs A History Of Iran
Series: In Brief, Book 1. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 14,480. Language: English. Published: September 6, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Middle East, Nonfiction » Politics & Current Affairs » World politics
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This book offers an accessible, but comprehensive, introduction to the long and rich history of Iran. Starting around 600 bce it traces the main historical events finishing with the modern Islamic Republic of Iran. It would be of particular interest to the non-academic person who wants to understand a country that is frequently misunderstood.
Paul of Tarsus: A First Century Radical
Series: In Brief, Book 2. Price: $2.99 USD. Words: 12,110. Language: English. Published: October 2, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Middle East, Nonfiction » History » Jewish
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This book looks at the radical Jew of the First Century who challenged the status quo. Including useful maps it should appeal to the general reader who wants to learn about the man from Tarsus from a historical perspective rather than the more usual avenue, through Scripture.
Holy Roman Empire Power Politics Papacy
Series: In Brief, Book 3. Price: $4.75 USD. Words: 12,190. Language: English. Published: December 23, 2013 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Europe / Austria & Hungary
A brief history of the Holy Roman Empire from the coronation of Charlemagne in AD800 to its dissolution in AD1806, including the Habsburg Dynasty, the European Reformation and the Ottoman invasions. With useful maps and family trees this book will appeal to the general reader looking for an accessible account of a complex yet fascinating European power.
Abraham's Children: Jew Christian Muslim Commonality and Conflict
Series: In Brief, Book 4. Price: $5.15 USD. Words: 20,620. Language: English. Published: July 7, 2014 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Middle East
This book compares the commonalities and conflicts between Judaism, Christianity and Islam. Separate paragraphs are devoted Abraham, Prophecy, Islamic Expansion, the Sunni-Shi'a Schism and Holy War with an Epilogue discussing current issues. Written in an accessible style with useful maps and charts it should appeal to the general reader with no previous knowledge of the subject.
Making Sense of Militant Islam
Series: In Brief. Price: $5.15 USD. Words: 27,320. Language: English. Published: March 30, 2015 . Categories: Nonfiction » Religion & Spirituality » Islam / History
This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to better understand the complex world of militant Islam. It explores the ideology behind the atrocities committed by the so-called 'Islamic State'? Including helpful maps and charts this book offers a clear and concise analysis of groups such as Al Qaeda, the Taliban and ISIS.
The Mughal Empire
Series: In Brief. Price: $6.75 USD. Words: 31,750. Language: English. Published: April 10, 2017 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Asian » Asia / Central Asia
The Turkic-Mongol warlord Babur invaded Hindustan in 1526 and founded the great Mughal Empire. This book tells the history of the Empire from its beginnings to its dissolution by the British following the Indian Uprising in 1857. Written in a clear and accessible style and complete with maps and charts, it should appeal to the general reader.
The Ottoman Empire
Series: In Brief. Price: $6.75 USD. Words: 28,430. Language: English. Published: June 29, 2016 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Middle East / Turkey & Ottoman Empire
This book begins with the arrival of the Turkic tribes into Anatolia in the 13th century and covers the main events up to the dissolution of the Empire in 1923. The final part of the book explores the link between today’s conflicts in the Middle East and the peace process following the First World War, in particular the Sykes-Picot Agreement, the Balfour Declaration and the Treaty of Sevres.
A History of Central Asia
Series: In Brief. Price: $6.75 USD. Words: 59,620. Language: English. Published: July 13, 2020 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Asian » Asia / Central Asia, Nonfiction » History » World
Conquest, invasion, empire building and colonialism; the Achaemenids, Sassanids and Safavids, and exploits of Alexander the Great. Chapters on Turkic migrations, arrival of Islam, the Mongols and the conflict between imperial Russia and Britain, known as the Great Game. Soviet rule in Central Asia marks the final chapter, concluding with an Epilogue bringing the reader up to current events.
A History of China
Series: In Brief. Price: $6.75 USD. Words: 47,260. Language: English. Published: March 16, 2019 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Asian » China
A history of China from 2,000 BC to the present. Written in a clear and accessible style, with maps and timelines, this book covers the main events in China’s long and turbulent history.
A History of Russia
Series: In Brief. Price: $6.75 USD. Words: 53,990. Language: British English. Published: March 16, 2018 . Categories: Nonfiction » History » Russian, Nonfiction » History » Russian
Starting with the Kievan Rus' in the 8th Century, this book traces Russian history to the present day. Chapters include the Mongol and Muscovy periods, the Romanov Dynasty, the Russian Revolution and the Soviet period. For most of its history, Russia has been ruled by autocrats, whether Imperial or Soviet. Is Present Vladimir Putin following in the tradition of autocracy, a Tsar in all but name?