A Comprehensive History of the Arab World (Volume 1)

Author: Na Zhong
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Publish Date: 2006-05-01
Features: This book dedicates significant to explaining the development of the Arab nation from nomadic tribes to a powerful nation-state, which established the Arab-Islamic empire that stretched from the borders of China in the east to the Atlantic Ocean in the west, spanning three continents. In addition to introducing the political, economic, social, religious, and cultural developments of history, it also elaborates on many major topics that are often overlooked in general Arab history books. The focus is placed on the ancient and medieval periods (from the pre-Christian era to 1517), with only a brief account of the modern and contemporary periods from the perspective of the continuity and unity of Arab history. The latter part of the book briefly introduces the complex process of the Arab countries under the alternating rule of the Ottoman Empire and Western colonialism, as well as the arduous struggles of the Arabs, which ultimately led to their independence and the bright era of national revival. In summary, this book is beneficial for professional research and also suitable for general readers.