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A History of the Arab Peoples
by Albert Hourani
A celebrated one-volume history of the Arab world from the rise of Islam to modern times.
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A History of the Arab Peoples by Albert Hourani, an Oxford historian, is one of the most respected one-volume histories of the Arab world.
Hourani covers the rise of Islam, the caliphates, the medieval Arab world, the Ottoman period, European influence and colonialism, and the independent Arab states of the twentieth century. He pays close attention to society, culture, religion and ideas, not just politics.
This updated edition includes a chapter on recent events.
What's inside
- The rise of Islam and the caliphates
- Society and culture in the medieval period
- The Ottoman age
- Colonialism
- Modern Arab states
Why we recommend itAn authoritative, scholarly overview for serious readers.
Good forAdults wanting a scholarly overview
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