{"product_id":"arabia-and-the-arabs-9780415195355","title":"Arabia and the Arabs","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eLong 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\u003cbr\u003e\u003cem\u003eArabia and the Arabs\u003c\/em\u003e provides the only up-to-date, one-volume survey of the region and its peoples, from prehistory to the coming of Islam\u003cbr\u003eUsing 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\u003cbr\u003e*the economy\u003cbr\u003e*society\u003cbr\u003e*religion\u003cbr\u003e*art, architecture and artefacts\u003cbr\u003e*language and literature\u003cbr\u003e*Arabhood and Arabisation\u003cbr\u003eThe volume is illustrated with more than 50 photographs, drawings and maps.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"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.\" - \u003cem\u003eLibrary Journal\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'A masterly short overview of pre-Islamic Arabia, from ancient Sheba to the advent of Islam.'\u003c\/strong\u003e - \u003cem\u003eCarole Hillenbrand, BBC History Magazine\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e'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.'\u003c\/strong\u003e -\u003cem\u003e Biblioteca Orientalis\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIntroduction 1 East Arabia 2 South Arabia 3 North and central Arabia 4 Economy 5 Society 6 Religion 7 Art, architecture and artefacts 8 Language and literature 9 Arabhood and Arabisation","brand":"Taylor \u0026 Francis Ltd (Sales)","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51018114695511,"sku":"9780415195355","price":36.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780415195355.jpg?v=1750775675","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/arabia-and-the-arabs-9780415195355","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}