by Peter Mansfield · Penguin · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780140220674
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Peter Mansfield's 'The Arabs' offers a concise and authoritative introduction to the modern Arab world, covering social, political, and historical aspects. From the pre-Islamic nomads of Arabia to the life of Muhammad and the rise of Arab power, Mansfield explores the region's history up to the Western colonial period, the tragedy of Palestine, and the modern Arab renaissance, influenced by the power of oil. The author analyzes the consequences of centuries of struggle between Christendom and the Islamic world, which persist to this day. Additionally, it examines the causes and consequences of the Gulf War, the ongoing conflict in Palestine, and the differences between Arab liberals and fundamentalists regarding the future of the Arab world. The book includes a section that examines each Arab state individually and considers the characteristics, aspirations, and future of the Arabs.
The New York Times article (February 11, 2017)
