Have one to sell?
A History of the Arab Peoples , Hourani, Albert
US $4.90
ApproximatelyAU $7.54
Condition:
Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. Binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. No missing pages. See the seller’s listing for full details and description of any imperfections.
2 available
- Buy It NowA History of the Arab Peoples , Hourani, Albert
Oops! Looks like we're having trouble connecting to our server.
Refresh your browser window to try again.
Postage:
Free Economy Shipping.
Located in: Imperial, Missouri, United States
Delivery:
Estimated between Tue, 19 Aug and Sat, 23 Aug to 94104
Returns:
30-day returns. Seller pays for return postage.
Payments:
Shop with confidence
Seller assumes all responsibility for this listing.
eBay item number:395677226903
Item specifics
- Condition
- ISBN
- 9780674395657
About this product
Product Identifiers
Publisher
Harvard University Press
ISBN-10
0674395654
ISBN-13
9780674395657
eBay Product ID (ePID)
353473
Product Key Features
Book Title
History of the Arab Peoples
Number of Pages
574 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1991
Topic
General, Middle East / General
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Reference, History
Book Series
Belknap Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Weight
36.7 Oz
Item Length
1.7 in
Item Width
2.6 in
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
90-048708
Reviews
Mr. Hourani is one of the few scholars capable of writing a worthwhile history of the Arabs from the rise of Islam until the present day in under 600 pages. His treatment is inevitably broad-brush, but never superficial. He covers not only political history but culture, society, economy, and thought; and this distillation of a lifetime's scholarship is the book's greatest virtue.
TitleLeading
A
Dewey Edition
20
Dewey Decimal
909/.0974927
Synopsis
Upon its publication in 1991, Albert Hourani 'e(tm)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., Deborah Devonshire is a natural writer with a knack for the telling phrase and for hitting the nail on the head. She tells the story of her upbringing, lovingly and wittily describing her parents (so memorably fictionalised by her sister Nancy); she talks candidly about her brother and sisters, and their politics (while not being at all political herself), finally setting the record straight. Throughout the book she writes brilliantly about the country and her deep attachment to it and those who live and work in it. As Duchess of Devonshire, Debo played an active role in restoring and overseeing the day-to-day running of the family houses and gardens, and in developing commercial enterprises at Chatsworth. She tells poignantly of the deaths of three of her children, as well as her husband "s battle with alcohol addiction. Wait For Me is enthralling and a total joy, full of the author "s sympathetic wit (which she is not afraid to use on herself).
LC Classification Number
DS37.7.H67 1991
Item description from the seller
Seller feedback (150,563)
- 1***g (36)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseOnly one page was colored on, so "gently used" was a good way to describe this book. The quality is great. It was a really good price. It has no rips, torn pages, even the cover is like new, the appearance is better than described. The seller had good communication. Item arrived in a timely manner and was packaged well. I would buy from this seller again.
- h***e (202)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat communication and quick shipping. I felt that the appearance of the item matched the description. Arrived in great condition and for a good value. This seller sells books of the highest quality for used market and I think the quality of the item that they sent is unmatched. Arrived with no bent pages and has the appearance of a new book. Thank you! Will buy from again!
- _***c (562)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseReally great seller. I love that you wrap the books in plastic before putting in the bag! All four books arrived in the condition described. Very happy! Prices are great too!
More to explore:
- Fiction & History Non-Fiction Books in Arabic,
- History Non-Fiction People Fiction & Non-Fiction Books,
- Non-Fiction Regional History Fiction & Non-Fiction Books in Arabic,
- History Non-Fiction Paperback Fiction & Non-Fiction Books in Arabic,
- Military History Non-Fiction Fiction & Non-Fiction Books in Arabic,
- History Non-Fiction Military History Fiction & Books,
- History Non-Fiction Family History Fiction & Books,
- History Non-Fiction Australian History Fiction & Non-Fiction Books,
- Fiction & History Non-Fiction Books,
- History Non-Fiction Local History Fiction & Books
Seller feedback (150,563)
- 1***g (36)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseOnly one page was colored on, so "gently used" was a good way to describe this book. The quality is great. It was a really good price. It has no rips, torn pages, even the cover is like new, the appearance is better than described. The seller had good communication. Item arrived in a timely manner and was packaged well. I would buy from this seller again.
- h***e (202)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseGreat communication and quick shipping. I felt that the appearance of the item matched the description. Arrived in great condition and for a good value. This seller sells books of the highest quality for used market and I think the quality of the item that they sent is unmatched. Arrived with no bent pages and has the appearance of a new book. Thank you! Will buy from again!
- _***c (562)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseReally great seller. I love that you wrap the books in plastic before putting in the bag! All four books arrived in the condition described. Very happy! Prices are great too!