Topic
Middle Eastern History
A focused shelf of free JJ University books connected to Middle Eastern History.
A plainspoken history of the Baháʼí Faith, from Baháʼu'lláh's emergence in 19th-century Persia to its spread as a borderless global religion.
A sardonic journey through how modern national borders were carved out of empires by mapmakers, warlords, and colonizers who drew terrible lines across continents.
A raw tour through the 10 most oppressive regimes on Earth today, from North Korea's total control to Belarus's frozen Soviet silence.
A systematic exposé of CIA-orchestrated coups, assassinations, and regime changes from the Cold War to Libya, revealing how American imperialism operates behind humanitarian rhetoric.
A witty, accessible history of the Crusades from the first call to arms through the legendary showdown between Richard the Lionheart and Saladin.
How Cyrus the Great built history's first superpower by ruling through respect instead of fear, creating an empire that controlled half the world's population.
A irreverent journey through Islamic history from Muhammad's Mecca to the Ottoman Empire, tackling the faith's most misunderstood moments with wit and clarity.
An exploration of Israel and Palestine through historical, political, and regional perspectives.
Inside Israel's legendary intelligence agency where betrayal, assassination, and recruitment of the broken build one of the world's most feared spy networks.
The life story of Muhammad told as a historical narrative—from orphaned merchant to prophet who transformed Arabia and launched a global movement.
The rise and fall of Nebuchadnezzar, the Babylonian king who destroyed Jerusalem's Temple and built an empire that seemed eternal — until Persia came.
A plain-language guide to what the Quran actually contains, organized by theme from creation stories to judgment day, for readers who want to know the text itself rather than interpretations.
The story of Sargon of Akkad, history's first empire builder, told as a civilization-hacking origin story.
How Saudi Arabia weaponized Islam's holiest sites and oil wealth to build an absolute monarchy disguised as religious stewardship.
A comprehensive look at Syria's complex history, from ancient civilizations through modern conflict and geopolitical turbulence.
The brutal rise of Timur the Lame, the 14th-century conqueror who burned his way from Central Asia to India, leaving pyramids of skulls in his wake.
How an ancient Persian faith invented Heaven, Hell, and the Final Judgment—then secretly shaped every religion that came after.