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Category: Book
Author: Bernard Lewis
Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
Studio: Oxford University Press, USA
Manufacturer: Oxford University Press, USA
Label: Oxford University Press, USA
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Edition: 6th
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 256
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.7 x 5 x 0.7
ISBN: 0192803107
Dewey Decimal Number: 956
EAN: 9780192803108
ASIN: 0192803107
Publication Date: May 23, 2002
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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 examines 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.
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 The Arabs in History March 5, 2007
2 out of 3 found this review helpful
After a short chapter entitled "Arabia before Islam," The Arabs in History is essentially a history of Arab Muslims from the time of Muhammad, through the hundreds of years of Islamic imperialism, to the short time of European dominance, to contemporary Islamic nationalism and resurgence.
While some will think the Lewis is a neocon who hates Muslims, others will protest that he downplays both the atrocities committed by Muslim rulers, and the humiliation forced on dhimmis down through the centuries (dhimmis were Christians and Jews who were subjugated, humiliated and forced to pay protection money just to save their lives). Either way, the book is a well written and highly informative treatment of a very complex subject by a world-renowned expert in Islamic history.
essential reading for understanding the current Middle East September 18, 2006
1 out of 2 found this review helpful
very informative, but also incredibly dry until the final chapter in which everything comes together and the relevance of the information in the previous 9 chapters to the current relations between the West and Middle East is explained
Just what you would expect January 28, 2006
14 out of 14 found this review helpful
This book covers the history of the Arabic world since pre Mohammed times to date. Of course, given the length of the book, you cannot expect a very detailed treatment nor an in depth analysis (the same author seems to offer them in other works). But as a concise and first-approach History is very useful. If you just need to get the facts, a road map and a sense of what has been the History of the Middle East, this is a very useful book. It is short, fast to read and opens up your appetite for more. It does not answer questions but it does something more important: it makes you ask lots of questions.
Decent intro to this part of the world November 17, 2005
26 out of 27 found this review helpful
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.
Very brief but informative April 21, 2005
9 out of 14 found this review helpful
Bernard Lewis here in this book which was written more than a half century ago, rides through the history of arabs very quickly like an express train.
The book is excellent for someone who wants to know about who & what are arabs & their history in a brief way, but for those who want more detailed backgrounds, this book wil only serve as an appetizer.
Many attack Bernard lewis for inaccuracies, some even were angered by a single line & called for him to check facts albeit the facts were unattainable as it was purely dogmatic belief, undoubtedly some are unjust, how can anyone write about who sits next to God & call it a fact? unless you believe that every word uttered in the old/new testament is asbolute truth & needs no further research to prove but then its called belief not facts.
Bernard lewis has his detractors as any serious scholar expects, this book here is not definitive but an interesting read for those blind on the subject.
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