The conflict described in this book has involved most countries in the Middle East and has influenced international politics. But at its centre is Palestine. This book explains the story of Palestine from ancient times to the setting up of the state of Israel in 1948 to the formation of the PLO.

Focuses on the decades-old conflict between the Israelis and the Arabs while tracing the history of the Middle East including the assassination of Yitzhak Rabin in 1995.

An overview of the war and tragedy in former Yugoslavia.

Portraying the events of the 1990s in former Yugoslavia, this book studies the war from the differing perspectives of Slovenes, Croats, Serbs, Muslims, political leaders, soldiers, civilians, aid workers, and international news reporters.