The Arabs in History provides a concise historical overview of the Arab people from pre-Islamic times to the modern era. Bernard Lewis examines the development of Arab society, the rise of Islam, the creation of the early Islamic empires, and the cultural, economic, and political forces that shaped the Arab world. The book highlights the Arabs’ contributions to civilization, their interaction…
A History of the Arab Peoples is a sweeping and authoritative chronicle of Arab civilization, covering roughly the last twelve centuries. Hourani traces the political, social, cultural, and intellectual developments from the rise of Islam through the Arab world’s encounters with modernity. He explores the making of the Arab world its dynasties, religious movements, urban life, and economic st…
This book contains: 1. Introduction 2. Establishment of the Saude state 3. The history of the Saudi state 4. King Abdul Azeez 5. His birth and early life 6. The stage of child hood 7. The stage of full ambitious youthfulness and the capture of Riyadh 8. His military plan 9. The pledge of allegiance to Abdul Azeez 10. Keys to King Abdul Azeez's character