Capsule Review January 1944 Issue The Middle East: Crossroads of History by Eliahu Ben-HorinReviewed by Robert Gale WoolbertAbout the Author: My FA Anthologies Read more by Robert Gale Woolbert In This Review The Middle East: Crossroads of History By Eliahu Ben-Horin Norton, 1943 248 pp. $3.00 Purchase Facebook Twitter Email My FA Saved Articles Print A none-too-careful review of the history of Egypt, the Arab countries, Iran and Afghanistan. The anti-Arab tone of the book detracts from its usefulness. Stay informed. Get the latest book reviews delivered to your inbox. More Reviews on The Near East From This Issue January 1944 Capsule Review Paywall-Free The Jewish State Robert Gale Woolbert January 1944 Capsule Review Paywall-Free Meet the Arab Robert Gale Woolbert Browse All Capsule Reviews