--- product_id: 15040470 title: "A History of the Arab Peoples: With a New Afterword" price: "216.79 DT" currency: TND in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.tn/products/15040470-a-history-of-the-arab-peoples-with-a-new-afterword store_origin: TN region: Tunisia --- # Covers key geopolitical events post-1980s 12 centuries of Arab history Expanded 2nd edition with modern updates A History of the Arab Peoples: With a New Afterword **Price:** 216.79 DT **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 📖 Unlock the past, understand the present — don’t miss the story that shapes the Arab world. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** A History of the Arab Peoples: With a New Afterword - **How much does it cost?** 216.79 DT with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.tn](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/15040470-a-history-of-the-arab-peoples-with-a-new-afterword) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Timeless Depth:** Explore 1,200 years of rich Arab civilization in one definitive volume. - • **Updated Insights:** Includes a new afterword covering pivotal events like the Gulf War and post-9/11 dynamics. - • **Collector’s Classic:** A must-have for professionals and scholars seeking authoritative knowledge on Arab history. - • **Scholarly Yet Accessible:** A masterwork praised for being both academically rigorous and genuinely readable. - • **Cultural Context for Today:** Essential for understanding the complex modern Middle East through historical lens. ## Overview Albert Hourani’s 'A History of the Arab Peoples' is a bestselling, scholarly yet accessible chronicle spanning twelve centuries of Arab history. This expanded second edition includes a new afterword by Malise Ruthven, updating readers on critical late 20th and early 21st-century events. Highly rated and essential for anyone seeking a deep, balanced understanding of Arab civilization and its ongoing geopolitical significance. ## Description “Here at last is a genuinely readable, genuinely responsive history of the Arabs.”―Edward W. Said, Los Angeles Times Book Review Upon its publication in 1991, Albert Hourani’s masterwork was hailed as the definitive story of Arab civilization, and became both a bestseller and an instant classic. In a panoramic view encompassing twelve centuries of Arab history and culture, Hourani brilliantly illuminated the people and events that have fundamentally shaped the Arab world. Now this seminal book is available in an expanded second edition. Noted Islamic scholar Malise Ruthven brings the story up to date from the mid-1980s, including such events as the Gulf War; civil unrest in Algeria; the change of leadership in Syria, Morocco, and Jordan; and the aftermath of the events of September 11, 2001. The terrorist attacks in the United States, ongoing crisis in Iraq, and renewed violence between Israelis and Palestinians all underscore the need for a balanced and well-informed understanding of the Arab world, and make this insightful history of the Arab peoples more important than ever. Review: This is a classic texrbook with an exhaustive history of the Arab peoples. - This is not light reading, it is an academic, extensive history of the Arab peoples covering pre-Islamic times through the 20th century. If you are looking to acquire knowledge of the The Arab culture and the rise of Islam in detail, this is an excellent book to start with. It is a classic textbook on the subject. Review: Scholarly but highly readable - This is a great asset to my personal library. It is informative, well documented, and scholarly, while at the same time fascinating reading. It has been an enormous help to me as I am studying the cultural-geopolitical history of the Mideast. It is next to impossible to understand the ongoing problems of the Mideast without understanding the history of the Arabs, Iranians and Jewish settlers of that region. This fine book covers the Arab history splendidly. ## Features - Used Book in Good Condition ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Best Sellers Rank | #919,478 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #32 in Saudi Arabia History #55 in Middle Eastern Studies #867 in Israel & Palestine History (Books) | | Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 169 Reviews | ## Images ![A History of the Arab Peoples: With a New Afterword - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/811wd9uZ4qL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This is a classic texrbook with an exhaustive history of the Arab peoples. *by R***L on August 22, 2021* This is not light reading, it is an academic, extensive history of the Arab peoples covering pre-Islamic times through the 20th century. If you are looking to acquire knowledge of the The Arab culture and the rise of Islam in detail, this is an excellent book to start with. It is a classic textbook on the subject. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Scholarly but highly readable *by K***. on March 3, 2014* This is a great asset to my personal library. It is informative, well documented, and scholarly, while at the same time fascinating reading. It has been an enormous help to me as I am studying the cultural-geopolitical history of the Mideast. It is next to impossible to understand the ongoing problems of the Mideast without understanding the history of the Arabs, Iranians and Jewish settlers of that region. This fine book covers the Arab history splendidly. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Classic: A Must Read *by D***I on June 17, 2010* Albert Hourani's meticulously woven and mellifluously written narrative about the Arab peoples, their history and culture, is a must read for anyone who pretends to be speaking about contemporary issues plaguing the Middle East. A classic like this can only be written by an indigenous Arab who understands the complexity of the issues and has a very clear perception of what underlies modern day ailments. Written with grace, sensitivity and incisive scholarity,this book should be on the bookshelves of every university in the world. ## Frequently Bought Together - A History of the Arab Peoples: With a New Afterword - Orientalism - The Modern Middle East: A History --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.tn/products/15040470-a-history-of-the-arab-peoples-with-a-new-afterword](https://www.desertcart.tn/products/15040470-a-history-of-the-arab-peoples-with-a-new-afterword) --- *Product available on Desertcart Tunisia* *Store origin: TN* *Last updated: 2026-09-24*