This book explains how events on the other side of the world a thousand years ago can affect us more than events in our own hometowns today.

The Thousand Year War in the Mideast is a concise European/Mideast history course. Learn about the Russians, Serbs, Croats, the Balkans, Kosovo, the Ottoman and Mongol empires, Turkey, Greece, Iran, Iraq, Indonesia, Russia, Oman, Kazakhstan, Saudi Arabia, Kurdistan, and more.

The events of the Thousand Year War have been the cause of great shocks to our economy and investment markets, including: the oil embargoes, the Iranian hostage crisis, the Iraq-Kuwait war, and the Caucasus Wars over the Caspian Sea oil basin. These shocks are likely to remain so for decades to come. Forewarned is forearmed. You must understand where this war is leading to manage your career, business and investments, as well as to reach an informed opinion regarding U.S. involvement in Mideast affairs.

Mr. Richard J. Maybury plays the part of an economist writing a series of letters to his niece or nephew explaining important matters, generally thought to be too complex or difficult for non-experts. Clear, easy and fun reading. Topics include: economics, law, political philosophy, American and world history relative to modern history, and much more. Fundamental to a thorough understanding of how the world really works. Great for the following courses: economics, history, business, finance, consumer education, careers, current affairs.