Malcolm Edward Yapp
Contributor
Emeritus Professor of the Modern History of Western Asia, School of Oriental and African Studies, University of London. Author of The Near East Since the First World War and others.
Primary Contributions (3)
Turkey, country that occupies a unique geographic position, lying partly in Asia and partly in Europe. Throughout its history it has acted as both a barrier and a bridge between the two continents. Turkey is situated at the crossroads of the Balkans, Caucasus, Middle East, and eastern…
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Publications (2)
The Near East since the First World War: A History to 1995 (A History of the Near East)
This clear, balanced and authoritative survey of the history of the region is now fully up to date again. The text contains a general regional introduction, followed by a series of country-by-country analyses, and a section which places the Near East in the international context. Professor Yapp' s new edition covers recent dramatic events including the end of the Cold War, the Kuwayt Crisis of 1990/91, and the continuing conflict in Israel, as well as assessing the huge social and economic changes...
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The Making of the Modern Near East 1792-1923
this Clear, And Authoritative Text Surveys The History Of The Region From The Collapse Of The Ottoman Empire To The Present Day.it Contains A General Regional Introduction, Followed By A Series Of Country-by-country Analyses, And A Section Which Places The Near East In The International Context. Professor Yapp' S New Edition Covers Recent Dramatic Events Including The End Of The Cold War, The Kuwait Crisis Of 1990/91, And The Continuing Conflict In Israel, As Well As Assessing The Huge Social...
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