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Arabia and the Arabs: From the Bronze Age to the Coming of Islam (Peoples of the Ancient World) Paperback – Illustrated, 23 Aug. 2001
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Long before Muhammed preached the religion of Islam, the inhabitants of his native Arabia had played an important role in world history as both merchants and warriors
Arabia and the Arabs provides the only up-to-date, one-volume survey of the region and its peoples, from prehistory to the coming of Islam
Using a wide range of sources - inscriptions, poetry, histories, and archaeological evidence - Robert Hoyland explores the main cultural areas of Arabia, from ancient Sheba in the south, to the deserts and oases of the north. He then examines the major themes of
*the economy
*society
*religion
*art, architecture and artefacts
*language and literature
*Arabhood and Arabisation
The volume is illustrated with more than 50 photographs, drawings and maps.
- ISBN-100415195357
- ISBN-13978-0415195355
- Edition1st
- Publication date23 Aug. 2001
- LanguageEnglish
- Dimensions13.97 x 1.96 x 21.59 cm
- Print length340 pages
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"In this highly original book, Hoyland gives us a rare glimpse into the society and culture of Arabia before the advent of Islam in the seventh century. Hoyland challenges the myth of pre-Islamic Arabia as culturally barren and demonstrates the social vitality of everyday life in the area. The narrative is enhanced by numerous maps, figures and plates. Highly recommended for academic and large public libraries." - Library Journal
'A masterly short overview of pre-Islamic Arabia, from ancient Sheba to the advent of Islam.' - Carole Hillenbrand, BBC History Magazine
'This book is thoroughly enjoyable and must be considered indispensable to anyone who is either a researcher of or interested in this field of study.' - Biblioteca Orientalis
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- Publisher : Routledge; 1st edition (23 Aug. 2001)
- Language : English
- Paperback : 340 pages
- ISBN-10 : 0415195357
- ISBN-13 : 978-0415195355
- Dimensions : 13.97 x 1.96 x 21.59 cm
- Best Sellers Rank: 683,078 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- 315 in Antiquities
- 1,550 in Religious History of Islam
- 5,477 in History of Middle East Asia
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