The Arabs In History
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Arabs in History is a landmark work of historical scholarship that traces the rise and development of Arab civilisation from its pre-Islamic origins through the golden age of the caliphates and into the modern era. Bernard Lewis, one of the foremost Western scholars of the Middle East, presents a sweeping yet concise narrative that chronicles the political, religious, and cultural forces that shaped Arab identity across the centuries. With authoritative clarity, the work details the emergence of Islam as a transformative power, the expansion of the Arab empire, and the eventual fragmentation of that world under internal pressures and external conquest. Lewis argues that understanding Arab history is essential to comprehending the modern Middle East, grounding contemporary events in deep historical context. It remains an indispensable primer for anyone seeking to understand one of the world's most influential civilisations.
Author: Bernard Lewis
Format: Paperback
Genre: Asian history
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good to fair. Jacket: No dust jacket - paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.
The Arabs in History is a landmark work of historical scholarship that traces the rise and development of Arab civilisation from its pre-Islamic origins through the golden age of the caliphates and into the modern era. Bernard Lewis, one of the foremost Western scholars of the Middle East, presents a sweeping yet concise narrative that chronicles the political, religious, and cultural forces that shaped Arab identity across the centuries. With authoritative clarity, the work details the emergence of Islam as a transformative power, the expansion of the Arab empire, and the eventual fragmentation of that world under internal pressures and external conquest. Lewis argues that understanding Arab history is essential to comprehending the modern Middle East, grounding contemporary events in deep historical context. It remains an indispensable primer for anyone seeking to understand one of the world's most influential civilisations.