The Arabs in History

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	The Arabs in History
	by Bernard Lewis Sales Rank: 124078	~~List Price: $19.95~~ $13.57 At Amazon on 8-2-2008.

*Features* Cover Type: Paperback with 256 pages Published by: Oxford University Press, USA; 6New Ed edition May 23, 2002 Written in: English ISBN 10 Number: 0192803107 ISBN 13 Number: 978-0192803108 Book Dimensions: 7.7 x 5 x 0.7 inches Weighs: 7.2 ounces *Product Review* `Review from previous edition clear, fascinating and valuable' The Guardian `stimulating The continuous regard paid to the development of trade and economy deserves partucular praise.' History `Professor Lewis has admirably achieved his object, notably bringing out broad economic trends' International Affairs `He writes concisely and clearly, a useful account of the challenges and crises both faced and precipitated by the Arabs in their long history.' Veronica Sen, Canberra Times ` enormously influential history after reading 'Gibbon on Muhammad', it is tempting to speculate that Lewis's long-standing interest in the eighteenth-century historian may have influenced his own ambition to scan grand horizons, his taste for irony and his unmistakably elegant literary style.' Robert Irwin, Middle Eastern Studies *Product Description* 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 readable account, Lewis looks at the awakening that accompanied the advent of Islam and the political, religious, and social developments that transformed the Arab kingdom into an Islamic empire. He brings the edition up-to-the-minute with an account of recent events in the Middle East and analyzes the forces, internal and external, that have shaped the modern Arab world. Lewis shows how Western inventions and institutions have shattered the old structures and the traditional way of life, affecting every Arab, and causing a still unsatisfied demand for social, political, and cultural renewal. Incisive and intriguing, this highly regarded and timely work--previously translated into Arabic, as well as many other European, Asian, and Middle Eastern languages--is sure to advance a greater understanding of the Arab past and present. *Reader Reviews* Bernard Lewis is probably one of the West's most recognizable and respected experts on the Middle East. Fluent in Arabic and having lived in various countries of the Middle East, he has written a plethora of books on this region for the western reader. THis is one of his more recent works, and provides a quick and digestable history of the Arab people; i.e. the people living in and around the Arabian peninsula The book starts by examining the region before Islam. The pagan culture is examined, along with the local geography, climate, and economy. Next, the book shows how Islam came about thru Mohammed and his teachings, and how Islam came to be the predominant religion and social force in the region. The book then goes into the history of the Sunni-Shiite split, the growth of Islamic empires such as the Umayyads, Turks, etc. The book ends with the topic of Western influence in the region, and how this is affected by the Israel question and oil. Overall, the book is fairly easy to read and serves as a good introduction to the region. It is suitable for students in college, high school, or adults, and can be picked up by anyone without prior knowledge of the region. Comment \| \| (Report this) Back To Top
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