Author(s): Michael Gallagher

Social studies

Some regional conflicts have their roots deep in history, and continue to simmer for generations. This series examines some of these flashpoints around the world. Informative text, photographs, maps, timelines and quotations provide an unbiased overview of each conflict, and help to make sense of the history behind the headlines. Gulf States chronicles the upheavals that have made this part of the world a battleground for centuries.