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This is a comprehensive reference work on major ancient and modern cities in the Middle East and North Africa from their beginnings to the present day. The editors provide 5000 years of historical coverage as they trace the full trajectory of each city, discuss ties to other cities and present a comparative analysis of the region. The A-Z entries feature information about each citys location, geography, demographics, climate and environmental issues, ancient and classical history, Islamic history, post-1800 CE history, architecture, religious significance, cultural issues, society, municipal features, economic issues and contemporary trends. Introductory essays explore general history and historiography, urban planning and modernization, poverty, interaction between cities, social welfare, culture, identity issues and the place of these cities within the world economy. The first work to offer 5,000 years of authoritative historical coverage of ancient and modern cities in the Middle East and North Africa—from their founding to the present—highlighting each city's cultural, social, political, and economic significance.Cities of the Middle East and North Africa: A Historical Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work on major ancient and modern cities in the Middle East and North Africa from their beginnings to today. In an unprecedented work of historical research, renowned experts Bruce Stanley and Michael Dumper provide 5,000 years of authoritative historical coverage as they trace the full trajectory of each city, discuss ties to other cities, and present a comparative analysis of the region through the lens of its cities.The A–Z entries feature extensive information about each city's location, geography, demographics, climate and environmental issues, ancient and classical history, Islamic history, post–1800 C.E. history, architecture, religious significance, cultural issues, society, municipal features, economic issues, and contemporary trends. Introductory essays explore urban general history and historiography, urban planning and modernization, poverty, interaction between cities, social welfare, culture, identity issues, and the place of these cities within the world economy. The first work to offer 5,000 years of authoritative historical coverage of ancient and modern cities in the Middle East and North Africafrom their founding to the presenthighlighting each city's cultural, social, political, and economic significance. Cities of the Middle East and North A Historical Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work on major ancient and modern cities in the Middle East and North Africa from their beginnings to today. In an unprecedented work of historical research, renowned experts Bruce Stanley and Michael Dumper provide 5,000 years of authoritative historical coverage as they trace the full trajectory of each city, discuss ties to other cities, and present a comparative analysis of the region through the lens of its cities. The AZ entries feature extensive information about each city's location, geography, demographics, climate and environmental issues, ancient and classical history, Islamic history, post1800 C.E. history, architecture, religious significance, cultural issues, society, municipal features, economic issues, and contemporary trends. Introductory essays explore urban general history and historiography, urban planning and modernization, poverty, interaction between cities, social welfare, culture, identity issues, and the place of these cities within the world economy. Cities of the Middle East and North Africa: A Historical Encyclopedia is a comprehensive reference work on major ancient and modern cities in the Middle East and North Africa from their beginnings to today. In an unprecedented work of historical research, renowned experts Bruce Stanley and Michael Dumper provide 5,000 years of authoritative historical coverage as they trace the full trajectory of each city, discuss ties to other cities, and present a comparative analysis of the region through the lens of its cities.The A - Z entries feature extensive information about each city's location, geography, demographics, climate and environmental issues, ancient and classical history, Islamic history, post - 1800 C.E. history, architecture, religious significance, cultural issues, society, municipal features, economic issues, and contemporary trends. Introductory essays explore urban general history and historiography, urban planning and modernization, poverty, interaction between cities, social welfare, culture, identity issues, and the place of these cities within the world economy. Cities Of The Middle East And North Africa Is More Than A Comprehensive And Colorful Guide To Major Ancient And Modern Cities In The Region: It Is Also An Unprecedented Work Of Historical Research That Covers 5,000 Years Of History In 100 Cities. It Traces The Full Trajectory Of Each City, From Its Origins To The Present Day, Along With Its Ties To Other Cities. In The Process, The Volume Offers Readers An Unparalleled Comparative Analysis Of The Region.--jacket. Contributors And Their Entries -- List Of Entries -- Foreword -- Reevaluating The Past, Rethinking The Future / By Michael Dumper -- The Wonders Of Cities And The Marvels Of Seeing Cities Comparatively / By Bruce Stanley -- Cities Of The Middle East And North Africa -- Glossary -- Index. Michael R.t. Dumper And Bruce E. Stanley, Editors ; Foreword By Janet L. Abu-lughod. Includes Bibliographical References And Index. Preliminaries 1 Contents -1 Preface -1 Contributors and Their Entries -1 List of Entries -1 Foreword by Janet L Abu Lughod -1 Regional and Sub Regional Maps -1 Glossary -1 Timeline Dynastic and Imperial Ages -1 Index -1 Includes sections on Aden, Aleppo, Alexandria, Baghdad, Basra, Beirut, Cairo, Casablanca, Damascus, Fez, Haifa, Istanbul, Jerusalem, Mecca (Makkah), Marrakesh, Mogadishu, Samarkand, Tangiers, Timbuktu, Zanzibar.