Here are a few suggested reference books for you. You'll find many more in the Library Catalog and in this Bibliography: The Modern Middle East
Atlas of the Islamic World since 1500 by 
Middle East Conflict Reference Library by 
The New Encyclopedia of Islam by 
The Routledge Atlas of the Arab-Israeli Conflict by Call Numbers:
| Subject Headings: | To narrow your search, add one of these: |
|---|---|
| Arab-Israeli Conflict | -- Causes |
| Arab Americans | -- History |
| Iran -- History -- 20th Century | -- Historiography |
| Israel-Arab War, 1948-1949 | -- Maps |
| Israel -- History -- 1948-1967 | -- Politics and government |
| World War, 1914-1918 | -- Social conditions |
| Zionism -- Politics | -- Sources |
| -- Foreign Relations | |
| -- International relations | |
| -- Public policy | |
| For primary sources, add one of these: | |
| -- Speeches | |
| -- Correspondence | |
| -- Manuscripts |
