A NAVAL HISTORY OF THE MIDDLE EAST: 500-2020

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Examines how sea power impacted on a wide range of nations. The editors' definition of the 'Middle East' is broad, ranging from Morocco to Iran, and the Black Sea to the Indian Ocean. The start point connects readers to the last war between the Byzantine Empire and Sassanid Iran, results of which benefit the rapid expansion of Islam. All told with a historical overview, supported by specific case studies, with the goal to show Middle Eastern powers successfully employed navies to enforce national goals, and that powerful traditions support a continuation of naval forces in the 21st Century. Contains 12 black and white illustrations, 3 black and white photos, 4 black and white maps, and 2 tables.