Published 1966
by Harper Colophon Books in New York .
Written in English
Edition Notes
Includes bibliographical references (p. 184-191) and index.
| Statement | Bernard Lewis. |
| Classifications | |
|---|---|
| LC Classifications | DS223 .L4 1966 |
| The Physical Object | |
| Pagination | 200 p. : |
| Number of Pages | 200 |
| ID Numbers | |
| Open Library | OL20823178M |
| ISBN 10 | 0060904917, 0061310298 |
The Arabs: A History, by Eugene Rogan is a scholarly, detailed and oustanding (but eminently readable) review of Arab history from the time of the founding of the Caliphate and the Ottoman Empire in the early by: Arabs: A 3,Year History by Tim Mackintosh-Smith – review A richly detailed chronicle of Arab language and culture offers thought-provoking parallels between past and present Ian Black. A brief, readable account of the Arabs in history - ideal background reading for anyone interested in the current politics of the Arab world. Bernard Lewis is one of the world's leading Islamicists An excellent introduction to the subject for students and general readers alike Over , copies sold worldwide to date. The Arabs in Antiquity: Their History from the Assyrians to the Umayyads. The history of the Arabs in antiquity from their earliest appearance around BC until the first century of Islam, is described in this book. It traces the mention of people called Arabs in all relevant ancient sources and suggests a new interpretation of their history.4/5(2).
The Arabs: A History is panoramic view of years of Arab history, and as such, is both a challenge and a rewarding endevor to read. The ancient history was engaging, but the recent history was a review of what was once current events for this reader and particularly interesting. Overall, it is an outstanding book in its genre/5. The history of the Arabs in antiquity from their earliest appearance around BC until the first century of Islam, is described in this book. It traces the mention of people called Arabs in all relevant ancient sources and suggests a new interpretation of their history. The Arabs in History Item Preview remove-circle Share or Embed This Item. Internet Archive Contributor Internet Archive Language English. Internet Archive Books. Scanned in China. Uploaded by Phillip.L on April 6, Pages: The Arabs: A History. by Eugene Rogan pp, Allen Lane, £ Early on in his book Eugene Rogan, who teaches the modern history of the Middle East, confesses that in "any free and fair election.
Now brought completely up to date, this classic study by one of the world's premier historians of the Middle East considers the achievement of the Arab peoples and their place in world history, from pre-Islamic times to the present-day. In a concise and 5/5(1). Arabs in History. `Whoever lives in our country, speaks our language, is brought up in our culture and takes pride in our glory is one of us.' Thus ran a declaration of modern leaders of Arab states. In addition to his scholarly works, Lewis wrote several influential books accessible to the general public: The Arabs in History (), The Middle East and the West (), and The Middle East (). In the wake of the Septem attacks, the interest in Lewis's work surged, especially his essay The Roots of Muslim : , London, England. The Arabs: A History, by Eugene Rogan is a scholarly, detailed and oustanding (but eminently readable) review of Arab history from the time of the founding of the Caliphate and the Ottoman Empire in the early s/5().
