The Arabs in History

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The Arabs in History is a 1950 book written by Middle-east historian Bernard Lewis. The book has been criticized for not having enough information about pre-Islamic times.

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'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. But what exactly is an Arab, and what has been their place in the course of human history?

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  • Lists of Maps
  • Introduction
  • Chapter 1 Arabia Before Islam
  • Chapter 2 Muhammad and the Rise of Islam
  • Chapter 3 The Age of the Conquests
  • Chapter 4 The Arab Kingdom
  • Pilgrimage to Mecca
  • Chapter 6 'The Revolt of Islam
  • Chapter 7 The Arabs in Europe
  • Chapter 8 Islamic Civilization
  • Chapter 9 The Arabs in Eclipse
  • Chapter 10 The Impact of the West
  • Chronological Table
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