Ambassador's Forty Years in the Middle East

Author: Shi Yanchun
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Publish Date: 2005-01-01
Features: The first focus of this book is exploring the Middle East. As is well-known, the world has four ancient civilizations, two of which are located in the Middle East: the ancient Egyptian civilization along the Nile River and the ancient civilizations of the Tigris-Euphrates River basin and the Fertile Crescent. The historical records of both civilizations date back over 7,000 years, and they have made significant contributions to human civilization, especially to early human civilization. In addition to writing about these two civilizations, the author also covers the Holy City of Jerusalem and other notable attractions in the Middle East. The second focus of the book is the culture of the Middle East. The author emphasizes the customs and social life of the Arabs, particularly those rooted in Islam, as well as the traditions and customs of the Jews. The third focus of the book is behind-the-scenes stories, revealing major historical events, prominent figures, and the international and regional background of the times associated with them, providing an insight into the mysteries of the Middle East as a hot region. At the same time, the author also discusses the relationship between China and some Middle Eastern countries, as well as the author's personal experiences working and living in the Middle East.