Course Description

HST104
History of the Middle East (Eastern Civilization)
- F/W/Sp An introductory survey of the Middle Eastern history from the First Century to the present. Topics covered include the peoples of the region, the rise of Christianity and Islam, Arab conquests starting in the Sixth Century, Arab struggles with the Byzantine and Persian empires, the flowering of Arab culture during the Caliphate, the Crusades, the rise of the Turkish empires, religious struggles within the region, struggles with the West during the era of European imperialism, the importance of petroleum in the region, conflicts arising from the creation of Israel, and relations with the United States in the modern era. This course is also offered in an independent format. Proficiency Needed: Reading, Writing.
 

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