Pengarang: William Mark Habeeb

In the twenty-five years since the last comprehensive book on state and society in North Africa was published, the nations of the Maghrib have undergone profound social, political, and economic chang …

In the twenty-five years since the last comprehensive book on state and society in North Africa was published, the nations of the Maghrib have undergone profound social, political, and economic chang …

Since 1960, many African countries have been devastated by civil wars. Today, it is estimated that around 20 percent of Africas more than 1 billion people are affected, either directly or indirectly, …

Africa, the world’s second-largest continent, is home to more than 50 countries. Africa has valuable resources, from large reserves of oil to minerals such as diamonds and gold; as well as an incredi …

The Egyptian civilization along the Nile River was one of the ancient world’s earliest and most influential empires. From pyramids to mummies to hieroglyphs, the unique and mysterious lore of this re …

The name of the Ivory Coast (also known as Cote d’Ivoire) comes from its history; at one time, Europeans came to the region to hunt elephants for their valuable ivory. Today, the people of Ivory Coas …

Iran-or Persia, as it was known until the 1930s-is home to one of the world’s oldest cultures. Over the years it has exerted a great influence over its neighbors in the Middle East and Central Asia. …