Author(s): Jean-Pierre Filiu and David B.

Judaica

Filiu and David B. draw striking parallels between ancient and contemporary political history in this look at the US-Middle East conflict. The reader is transported to the pirate-choked Mediterranean sea, where Christians and Muslims continue the crusades, only this time on water. As the centuries pass, the traditional victims of the Muslim pirates--the British, French, and Spanish--all become empire-building powers whose sights lie beyond the Mediterranean. Praise for Best of Enemies: ""Best of Enemies" breaks down a complex and morally messy history into a clean and easily absorbed narrative." --Scripps Howard News Service "No single volume can hope to explain the tortured relationship of the U.S. and the Middle East, but "Best of Enemies" sheds light on this dark 'friendship' that might enlighten and, hopefully, inspire change." --BigThink.com