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Destiny Disrupted: A History of the World Through Islamic Eyes by Tamim Ansary

4.0

A great introductory history to the Middle East for readers who want some insight into one of the most complicated peoples and regions on the planet. Tamim Andary does a remarkable job of distilling 3000+ years of history into 357 pages while still retaining and explaining the nuances between the differing groups that make up the Western concept of the Middle East. I highly recommend this book for general readers.

For a more in-depth look at the Arabian Peninsula and the creation and growth of Islam as a worldwide religion and government power, I suggest reading “Arabs: a 3000 year history of peoples, tribes and empires” next.