A History of Arab Countries (Textbook for Graduate Students)

Author: Peng Shuzhi
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Publish Date: 2003-01-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive history of 22 Arab countries from ancient times to the end of the 20th century. Guided by the materialist conception of history, it constructs its basic content and framework based on the theory of human civilization interaction and a comprehensive synthetic approach. The vertical narrative follows three developmental periods: the Arabian Peninsula, the Arab Empire, and the Arab Independent State System. The horizontal narrative covers the evolution of various fields such as economy, politics, society, religion, ethnicity, culture, thought, military, and international relations. The book respects the traditions and religion of the Arab nation, emphasizes academic standards and the foundation of historical studies, and presents its content in an accessible and engaging manner. It is not only suitable for graduate students but also serves as a new reading material for other readers to understand the history and reality of the Arab region.