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Arabs: A 3,000Year History Of Peoples, Tribes And Empires
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A Riveting, Comprehensive History Of The Arab Peoples And Tribes That Explores The Role Of Language As A Cultural Touchstonethis Kaleidoscopic Book Covers Almost 3,000 Years Of Arab History And Shines A Light On The Footloose Arab Peoples And Tribes Who Conquered Lands And Disseminated Their Language And Culture Over Vast Distances. Tracing This Process To The Origins Of The Arabic Language, Rather Than The Advent Of Islam, Tim Mackintoshsmith Begins His Narrative More Than A Thousand Years Before Muhammad And Focuses On How Arabic, Both Spoken And Written, Has Functioned As A Vital Source Of Shared Cultural Identity Over The Millennia.Mackintoshsmith Reveals How Linguistic Developmentsfrom Preislamic Poetry To The Growth Of Script, Muhammads Use Of Writing, And The Later Problems Of Printing Arabichave Helped And Hindered The Progress Of Arab History, And Investigates How, Even In Todays Politically Fractured Postarab Spring Environment, Arabic Itself Is Still A Source Of Unity And Disunity.
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- Q: What is the main focus of 'Arabs: A 3,000-Year History of Peoples, Tribes and Empires'? A: The book primarily focuses on the history of Arab peoples and tribes over nearly 3,000 years, emphasizing the role of the Arabic language as a cultural identity.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Arabs: A 3,000-Year History of Peoples, Tribes and Empires' is Tim Mackintosh-Smith.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on April 30, 2019.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: The book consists of 656 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This is the First Edition of the book.
- Q: Does the book cover the origins of the Arabic language? A: Yes, the book traces the origins of the Arabic language and its development throughout history.
- Q: Is the book suitable for readers interested in Middle Eastern history? A: Yes, as it delves into the historical context of the Middle East and the Arab peoples.
- Q: What kind of literary elements are discussed in the book? A: The book discusses various literary elements, including pre-Islamic poetry and the evolution of the Arabic script.
- Q: Can this book help in understanding current Arab cultural issues? A: Yes, it provides insights into how historical linguistic developments impact contemporary Arab cultural and political dynamics.