A Companion to the History of the Middle East offers a fresh account of the multifaceted and multi-layered history of this region.

• A fresh account of the multifaceted and multi-layered history of the Middle East
• Comprises 26 newly-commissioned essays by leading international scholars
• Primarily focused on the modern and contemporary periods
• Covers religious, social, cultural, economic, political and military history
• Treats the region as four differentiated political units - Iran, Turkey, Israel and the Arab world
• Includes a...

A Companion to Japanese History provides an authoritative overview of current debates and approaches within the study of Japan's history.

• Composed of 30 chapters written by an international group of scholars
  
• Combines traditional perspectives with the most recent scholarly concerns
  
• Supplements a chronological survey with targeted thematic analyses
  
• Presents stimulating interventions into individual controversies

The Companion to Latin American History collects the work of leading experts in the field to create a single-source overview of the diverse history and current trends in the study of Latin America.

• Presents a state-of-the-art overview of the history of Latin America
• Written by the top international experts in the field
• 28 chapters come together as a superlative single source of information for scholars and students
• Recognizes the breadth and diversity of Latin American history by providing systematic chronological and geographical coverage
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A Companion to Japanese History provides an authoritative overview of current debates and approaches within the study of Japan's history.

• Composed of 30 chapters written by an international group of scholars
  
• Combines traditional perspectives with the most recent scholarly concerns
  
• Supplements a chronological survey with targeted thematic analyses
  
• Presents stimulating interventions into individual controversies

The Companion to Latin American History collects the work of leading experts in the field to create a single-source overview of the diverse history and current trends in the study of Latin America.

• Presents a state-of-the-art overview of the history of Latin America
• Written by the top international experts in the field
• 28 chapters come together as a superlative single source of information for scholars and students
• Recognizes the breadth and diversity of Latin American history by providing systematic chronological and geographical coverage
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This companion comprises 28 essays by international scholars offering an analytical overview of the development of Russian history from the earliest Slavs through to the present day.

• Includes essays by both prominent and emerging scholars from Russia, Great Britain, the US, and Canada
• Analyzes the entire sweep of Russian history from debates over how to identify the earliest Slavs, through the Yeltsin Era, and future prospects for post-Soviet Russia
• Offers an extensive review of the medieval period, religion, culture, and the experiences of ordinary people
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