Arabs: A 3,000-Year History of Peoples, Tribes and Empires

The Arabs: A Thousand Years of History is a comprehensive and captivating history of the Arab people, spanning over 3,000 years of their rich cultural heritage.

This book offers a unique perspective on the origins of the Arabic language and its role in shaping the identity of the Arab peoples.

With a focus on linguistic developments and their impact on the progress of Arab history, Mackintosh-Smith provides a kaleidoscopic view of this fascinating civilization.

From pre-Islamic poetry to the growth of script, Muhammad's use of writing, and the later problems of printing Arabic, this book reveals how language has been a vital source of shared cultural identity over the millennia.

With brilliant insights and a swashbuckling style, The Arabs is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and culture of the Middle East.