num_pages: 551
description: Hourani, the distinguished historian and interpreter, has written a masterwork--a panoramic view encompassing twelve centuries of Arab history and culture. He looks at all sides of this rich civilization: the education, the science, the mosques, the Alhambra, as well as the conflicts, poverty, and role of women. 40 halftones; 13 maps.
language: English
title: A History of the Arab Peoples
titlecomplete: A History of the Arab Peoples
characters: Mehmed II, Saddam Hussein, Avicenna (Ibn Sina), Anwar Sadat, Lawrence of Arabia, Gamal Abdel Nasser, Muhammad (Quran)
genres: Historical, Religion, Reference, Politics, Nonfiction, Audiobook, World History, Islam, Africa, History
ratings_count: 4146
awards: awardedAt: 662716800000
name: PROSE Award
category: History, Government & Political Science
publisher: Mjf Books