Contemporary Political Leaders of the Middle East

Each volume begins with a thematic introduction. The profile of each individual includes essential biographical information, a description of the subject's critical achievements and contributions, and an assessment of the individual's significance in the broad context of world history.

Meet eight leaders who have shaped the turbulent and triumphant Middle East.

Profiles:
-- King Hussein
-- Saddam Hussein
-- Hafez al-Assad
-- Hosni Mubarak
-- Muammar Qaddafi
-- Yasir Arafat
-- Yitzhak Rabin
-- Shimon Peres.