Asad of Syria: The struggle for the Middle East"This is a book in the finest tradition of investigative scholarship. The research is awesome. . . . Seale's great strength is his ability to explain the confusing kaleidoscopic nature of Middle Eastern diplomacy. He understands the game being played and also knows the players. . . . [An] impressive book." Los Angeles Times Book Review, ISBN13: 9781850430612 ISBN10: 1850430616 Material Type: hardcover